Have poor countries been catching up to rich countries?
A. the rich countries are getting poorer and going down to the level or poor countries
B. there has been no catch-up by andy of the poor countries
C. there has been catch-up among all poor countries
D. there has been catch-up by some poor but industrialized countries
Answer: D. there has been catch-up by some poor but industrialized countries
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