Exploring Economic Systems and Global Inequality

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Which of the following has contributed to the unprecedented economic growth in the world's major economies?

  • Government policies (correct)
  • Social unrest
  • Environmental degradation
  • Lack of technological advancements

What has been a major factor in the increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?

  • Decrease in food production
  • Advancements in healthcare (correct)
  • Lack of access to education
  • Increase in poverty

Prior to the 1800s, what was the average life expectancy at birth in Europe and the Americas?

  • 70 years
  • 60 years
  • 80 years
  • 35 years (correct)

What percentage of the increase in life expectancy can be explained by a decline in child and infant mortality?

<p>50% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region has seen the lowest increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?

<p>Africa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors has NOT contributed to the unprecedented economic growth in the world's major economies?

<p>Technological advancements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the average life expectancy at birth in Europe and the Americas in the 1800s?

<p>35 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a major factor in the increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?

<p>Improved healthcare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region has seen the highest increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?

<p>Americas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the increase in life expectancy can be explained by factors other than a decline in child and infant mortality?

<p>75% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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