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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/11 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q361 Mark

Developing countries are sometimes given aid by charities and foreign governments. Which aid programme would be least likely to lead to long-term economic growth?

Athe building of an irrigation system
Bthe construction of a new airport
Cthe distribution of gifts of food
Dthe training of technical staff

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C: the distribution of gifts of food

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Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 36.

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