Research by Thomas Homer-Dixon, director of Canada's Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, has revealed a strong correlation between growing scarcities of resources and ____.

A. economic growth
B. civil unrest and violence
C. demands for increased regulation
D. high immigration rates
E. investment by foreign companies


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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