Which of the following statements is NOT supported by Fearon and Laitin's research?
A) The risk of violent conflict goes up in poorer countries and goes down in wealthier ones.
B) A connection exists between per capita GNP and civil war.
C) Poorer individuals are more likely to join insurgent movements because they have less to lose economically.
D) Democracy will emerge in countries with low income inequality.

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Fearon and Laitin's research does not directly support the statement that democracy will emerge in countries with low income inequality. They do suggest that greater equality can contribute to political stability, but they do not make a direct connection between income inequality and the emergence of democratic institutions.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Supported by Fearon