Towards the end of the twentieth century, some of the world's more affluent countries experience robust growth while others experienced growth slowdown or even stagnation. Which of the following is not a reason for the divergent growth trend?
A. disparities in the rate of accumulation of human capital
B. unwillingness to enforce property rights
C. disparities in the employment rate
D. differences in macroeconomic policymaking that allow producers to take a long-term view
Ans: B. unwillingness to enforce property rights
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