The gap between rich and poor countries
A. has remained constant over time because technological advances can be easily shared among nations.
B. has decreased over time because poor countries can more easily devote resources to capital production.
C. has increased over time because poor countries find it difficult to devote resources to capital production.
D. has remained constant over time because the rate of capital production has remained constant in rich and poor nations.
Answer: C
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