Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A) The higher the GDP of a country, the more equal its income distribution.
B) The primary sector accounts for a larger share of GDP for LDCs than MDCs.
C) Workers in MDCs are more productive than those in LDCs.
D) The HDI is a function of economics, social, and demographic indicators.
E) PPP accounts for differences in cost among countries for the same basket of goods.
Answer: A
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