In comparing the development of postcolonial countries, which of the following pairs of factors have shown strong correlation with each other?
A)abundant natural resources and weak economic development
B)political stability and multiculturalism
C)deep ethnic divisions and strong economic growth
D)parliamentary systems and high levels of corruption
E)presidential systems and robust economic growth

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Historically, many postcolonial countries with abundant natural resources, such as oil or minerals, have struggled to attain strong economic development due to issues such as corruption and mismanagement of resources. This is known as the "resource curse."

In Comparing the Development of Postcolonial Countries, Which of the Following