Economic Development

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What is the concept known as the "tragedy of the commons" in relation to common property resources?

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A situation where common property resources are overused because there is no control or regulation.

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Which of the following is considered a major environmental challenge to development? Overpopulation leading to increased waste and resource depletion. High levels of global trade and market competition. Increased technological innovations that do not require natural resources. A focus on improving education systems.

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Overpopulation leading to increased waste and resource depletion.

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Why is the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic clearly visible from the air?

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Due to the significant difference in forest and environmental management.

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What is the biggest contributing factor to the economic disparity between Haiti and the Dominican Republic after 1960?

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More effective education, trade, and foreign investment policies in the Dominican Republic

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What has been a significant historical factor contributing to Haiti's political instability compared to the Dominican Republic?

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International isolation and economic sanctions following independence

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Which of the following best describes a key institutional difference affecting environmental policies between Haiti and the Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic has more effective governance and policies for environmental conservation., Both countries have similar levels of corruption and weak governance, Haiti has stronger institutions for environmental protection compared to the Dominican Republic., Both countries have implemented identical environmental policies

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The Dominican Republic has more effective governance and policies for environmental conservation.

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What economic strategy has contributed to the Dominican Republic's more diversified economy compared to Haiti?

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Investment in infrastructure and diversification into tourism and manufacturing

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What is a significant economic difference between Haiti and the Dominican Republic?

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The Dominican Republic has a more developed manufacturing sector.

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How does the GDP per capita of Haiti compare to that of the Dominican Republic?

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The Dominican Republic has a much higher GDP per capita than Haiti.

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What is the primary source of Haiti's economy? Options: Tourism, Agriculture, infrastructure, Technology

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Agriculture