Countries that make use of the latest technologies in some sectors of the economy coupled with the use of outdated technologies in other sectors are said to be characterized by a high degree of ________.
A) poverty
B) technological dualism
C) uneven income distribution
D) economic transition

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Technological dualism refers to the coexistence of modern and outdated technologies within a single country or region. This can lead to uneven development and disparities in income and opportunities between those who have access to the latest technologies and those who do not. It is a common feature of developing countries undergoing economic transition. Poverty and uneven income distribution may be outcomes of technological dualism, but they do not fully capture the concept.

Countries That Make Use of the Latest Technologies in Some