If present growth trends in China continue, the Chinese economy measured by GDP will likely surpass that of the United States in the next couple of decades, although GDP per person will lag behind because __________
a. the country exports more goods than it imports
b. the large population in China means the standard of living for the average Chinese person will improve more slowly
c. the value of the Chinese currency floats, which increases the number of imports to the country
d. China has been reluctant to institute market-oriented reforms and open itself to investment from abroad
b
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