Economic convergence a) shows the role technology plays in lifting a country's living standard. b) is where countries meet to agree on economic policies. c) is a process explaining how productivity can boost economic growth. d) occurs when the gap between poor and rich countries narrow.
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As a result, all economies should eventually converge in terms of per capita income and productivity, leading to a more equal distribution of wealth across the world. Show more…
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