According to the text, European countries' growth rates of real GDP per capita Select one: O a. decreased in the first two decades after 1980 and then increased in the following two decades. O b. decreased during each of the four decades beginning 1980. O c. followed a random pattern during the four decades beginning 1980. O d. remained constant during each of the four decades beginning 1980.

According to the text, European countries' growth rates of real GDP per capita Select one: O a. decreased in the first two decades after 1980 and then increased in the following two decades. O b. decreased during each of the four decades beginning 1980. O c. followed a random pattern during the four decades beginning 1980. O d. remained constant during each of the four decades beginning 1980.

Exploring Economics

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Chapter20: Economic Growth In The Global Economy

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