The bottom of the pyramid (BOP) refers to
a. the largest sector of the four-tier pyramid used to represent the world’s population by income.
b. the section of the economy occupied by the wealthiest individuals.
c. the smallest sector of the four-tier pyramid used to represent the world’s population by income.
d. the section of the economy that serves as the base for future economic development.
Ans: A
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