In Comparison with Similar Countries, Those That Used to Lie

In comparison with similar countries, those that used to lie within the Iron Curtain have _________ and__________ for the poorer half of the population.

A) higher levels of GDP per capita; more inadequate social programs
B) lower levels of GDP per capita; more inadequate social programs
C) lower levels of GDP per capita; better social programs
D) higher levels of GDP per capita; better social programs