Chapter 20: Q. 10 (page 496)
What are the "advantages of backwardness" for economic growth?
Short Answer
Generally, the backward countries' growth rates are higher than the developed countries.
Chapter 20: Q. 10 (page 496)
What are the "advantages of backwardness" for economic growth?
Generally, the backward countries' growth rates are higher than the developed countries.
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