The vicious circle of poverty in the poorest DVCs can also be expressed as,
A) "The rich get richer, while the poor get poorer."
B) "Fate dealt the poor nations a bad hand."
C) "The poor nations stay poor because they are poor."
D) "Historical developments have oppressed the poor nations' incomes."

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This choice accurately describes the cycle of poverty in which the low-income status of a country inhibits its ability to improve its economic condition. The lack of resources and opportunities leads to continued poverty, making it difficult for individuals and the country as a whole to escape this cycle. A and D may also contribute to the issue but do not fully capture the cyclical nature of poverty in the poorest DVCs. B suggests external factors beyond the control of the countries, which is not always the case.

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