Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word and fill the blank.

There is an old idea in economics that if a rich and a poor country are _________ by trade, their standard of living should converge in the long run.

  1. mixed

  2. linked

  3. away

  4. similar

  5. meeting
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Linked means connected or joined. Countries linked by trade are economically connected through trade relationships. This supports the economic theory that trade connections help equalize living standards between rich and poor nations over time.

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