Less-developed countries are poor for all of the following reasons except one. Which one?
A) The labor force is too small.
B) Labor productivity is low.
C) Investment funds tend to flow abroad
D) Investment in human capital is very low.

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A small labor force is not typically a reason for underdevelopment. In fact, having a large population can sometimes contribute to underdevelopment if there are not enough job opportunities or adequate resources to support everyone. The other three reasons listed (low labor productivity, capital flight, and low investment in human capital) are commonly cited reasons for underdevelopment.

Less-Developed Countries Are Poor for All of the Following Reasons