Japan's average growth rate of real GDP per capita from 1965 to 2010 was
A)more than twice as high as that of the U.S.
B)about the same as that of the U.S.
C)less than half as high as that of the U.S.
D)higher than that of the U.S. but lower than that of the Republic of Korea
E)lower than that of the U.S. but higher than that of the Republic of Korea

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Japan's average growth rate of real GDP per capita from 1965 to 2010 was higher than that of the U.S. but lower than that of the Republic of Korea, reflecting Japan's rapid post-war economic expansion followed by a period of slower growth, while the U.S. experienced steady growth and the Republic of Korea saw very high growth rates, especially in the later part of this period.

Japan's Average Growth Rate of Real GDP Per Capita from 1965