Question
Which barrier to economic development is shown in the following examples?
I. the high rate of HIV infection in underdeveloped nations
II. the use of children as soldiers in Uganda’s army in the early 2000s
III. low literacy rates in underdeveloped nations with limited exposure to adequate education
A.
foreign debt
B.
political instability
C.
widespread disease
D.
low levels of social welfare
I. the high rate of HIV infection in underdeveloped nations
II. the use of children as soldiers in Uganda’s army in the early 2000s
III. low literacy rates in underdeveloped nations with limited exposure to adequate education
A.
foreign debt
B.
political instability
C.
widespread disease
D.
low levels of social welfare
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The examples you provided reflect various barriers to economic development common in underdeveloped nations.
- I. The high rate of HIV infection can significantly affect labor productivity and healthcare costs, pointing to **C. widespread disease**.
- II. The use of children as soldiers reflects a breakdown in societal structures and governance and indicates **B. political instability**.
- III. Low literacy rates and inadequate education suggest barriers to human capital development and effective workforce participation, likely corresponding with **D. low levels of social welfare**.
However, if we're seeking a single category that encapsulates these barriers collectively for economic development, the best fit for all three would be **C. widespread disease** since this points to a significant health-related barrier affecting education and overall stability.
If you're extracting a more specific barrier, the strongest connections for the listed examples would be seen as follows:
- I and III closely relate to C. widespread disease and D. low levels of social welfare respectively.
- II ties more to B. political instability.
Given that the question might be asking for one single barrier that integrates these examples in an economic context, **C. widespread disease** might be emphasized, but all have merit depending on the angle one approaches from.
If you can specify what overarching concept you are inquiring about in terms of economic development, that could provide clearer direction.
- I. The high rate of HIV infection can significantly affect labor productivity and healthcare costs, pointing to **C. widespread disease**.
- II. The use of children as soldiers reflects a breakdown in societal structures and governance and indicates **B. political instability**.
- III. Low literacy rates and inadequate education suggest barriers to human capital development and effective workforce participation, likely corresponding with **D. low levels of social welfare**.
However, if we're seeking a single category that encapsulates these barriers collectively for economic development, the best fit for all three would be **C. widespread disease** since this points to a significant health-related barrier affecting education and overall stability.
If you're extracting a more specific barrier, the strongest connections for the listed examples would be seen as follows:
- I and III closely relate to C. widespread disease and D. low levels of social welfare respectively.
- II ties more to B. political instability.
Given that the question might be asking for one single barrier that integrates these examples in an economic context, **C. widespread disease** might be emphasized, but all have merit depending on the angle one approaches from.
If you can specify what overarching concept you are inquiring about in terms of economic development, that could provide clearer direction.