The hypothesis that low levels of economic development are
the main reasons for authoritarian rule in the Middle East runs into difficulty because:
a. Middle Eastern countries are rich as a result of oil revenues.
b. Middle Eastern countries have high levels of literacy.
c. while some Middle East countries are poor, several have some of the highest per capita incomes in the world.
d. Middle Eastern countries have large middle classes.
Answer: c
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