Today, living standards in the richest part of the world are
A) about ﬁve times higher than living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
B) about 50 times higher than living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
C) about the same as living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
D) expected to double every 10 years.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to various measures of living standards, including GDP, income, and access to basic needs like food and clean water, the richest part of the world (generally referring to North America, Europe, and certain parts of Asia) has living standards that are approximately 50 times higher than the poorest parts of the world (primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia).

Today, Living Standards in the Richest Part of the World