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What does the text suggest about the approach needed to achieve Pakistan's prosperity?
What does the text suggest about the approach needed to achieve Pakistan's prosperity?
- Economists alone can lead the pathway to prosperity
- A multi-directional approach is required (correct)
- A uni-directional approach is sufficient
- Politicians should take the lead
Why does the text mention that economists alone cannot undertake the job of finding Pakistan's pathway to prosperity?
Why does the text mention that economists alone cannot undertake the job of finding Pakistan's pathway to prosperity?
- Policy complexities and constraints require a broader approach (correct)
- Setting up advisory councils is more effective
- Economists are not interested in such tasks
- Economists lack the necessary skills
Why is setting up advisory councils with business tycoons considered futile?
Why is setting up advisory councils with business tycoons considered futile?
- They lack expertise in economic matters
- Business tycoons do not want to participate
- They are beneficiaries of a rent-seeking system (correct)
- Business tycoons are not interested in prosperity
How are decisions made by politicians coming from grassroots usually described in the text?
How are decisions made by politicians coming from grassroots usually described in the text?
What kind of environment does the text suggest is needed for stakeholders to work together towards Pakistan's prosperity?
What kind of environment does the text suggest is needed for stakeholders to work together towards Pakistan's prosperity?