Growth in real GDP per capita for the world economy was greatest during
A)the fifteenth century.
B)the seventeenth century.
C)the eighteenth century.
D)the nineteenth century.
E)the twentieth century.

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The twentieth century saw the greatest growth in real GDP per capita for the world economy, largely due to advancements in technology, globalization, and economic policies such as free trade. This period saw an average annual growth of 2.2%, compared to 1.5% in the nineteenth century, 0.8% in the eighteenth century, 0.2% in the seventeenth century, and 0% in the fifteenth century.

Growth in Real GDP Per Capita for the World Economy