Why Did Some Critics Question the Economic Development Strategies Used

Why did some critics question the economic development strategies used by Western nations after World War II to address structural imbalances in the global economy?

A) Former colonies did not experience the expected levels of growth.
B) Nations that had smaller populations continued to experience serious poverty.
C) Former colonial powers had never exploited other countries.
D) The cost of restoring the war-torn nations of Europe proved far higher than originally thought.