Even though economists find different conclusions, depending on the models they use, for the explanation of cross-country growth since 1960, several variable consistently help explain differences in per-capita GDP growth. Which of the following is not one of them?

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Natural resources do not consistently help explain differences in per-capita GDP growth across countries since 1960. While they can contribute to wealth in resource-rich countries, their presence does not uniformly correlate with higher growth rates when comparing a broad range of countries. Other factors like saving rates, political stability, openness to trade, and market distortions have shown more consistent relationships with economic growth in the literature.

Even Though Economists Find Different Conclusions, Depending on the Models