Some in the Sponeto government would like the country to appeal to the World Bank for funding toward economic development, rather than short-term monetary stimulation. Which of the following, if True, would strengthen the case for this course of action?
A) Sponeto has come under criticism in the United Nations for alleged human rights abuses.
B) Sponeto has been able to grow enough food to export to surrounding nations.
C) Corruption is a major problem among Sponeto's government officials.
D) Sponeto urgently needs humanitarian aid due to a recent natural disaster.
E) Chronic and widespread poverty is Sponeto's biggest economic problem.

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E) The World Bank would be able to help address poverty with long-term loans toward economic development. Choices A and C do not relate to Sponeto's economic needs, and weaken the case that they could receive international aid without addressing other problems. Choice B weakens the case that Sponeto is in need of international aid. Choice D suggests that Sponeto needs immediate material aid rather than long-term economic aid.

Some in the Sponeto Government Would Like the Country to Appeal