Some years ago, the World Bank surveyed the ways in which countries encouraged or discouraged market activity.Its conclusion was

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The World Bank concluded that when poor people are allowed access to the institutions richer people enjoy, they can thrive and help themselves. This suggests that encouraging market activity can have a positive impact on poverty reduction and economic development in low-income countries. Option A is incorrect as it suggests that poor people are unable to benefit from market activity, which contradicts the World Bank's conclusion. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that there is no difference between actively encouraging and discouraging market activity, which is not supported by the evidence. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that resources are the determining factor in the effectiveness of encouraging market activity, when in fact it is access to institutions and opportunities that matter.

Some Years Ago, the World Bank Surveyed the Ways in Which