In 1996, world leaders adopted a goal to cut hunger in half by 2015, and the world __________.
A. did not do much to achieve this goal
B. tried to achieve this goal, but the efforts were largely unsuccessful
C. came close to achieving this goal but did not quite make it
D. was able to achieve this goal successfully
Answer: C
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a. High levels of public debt can help spur economic growth. b. The key to a country's success lays in the openness of its economy. c. Governments need to promote national unity and a strong work ethic. d. Government protection of key industries is essential to economic success.
Suppose you wanted to argue for a more interventionist economic policy by your government. Which of these facts, if true, would best support your case?
a. The fastest-growing businesses in your country are the ones that received subsidies. b. When tariffs were lowered in the past, your country experienced rapid economic growth. c. Government workers in your country earn higher average wages than private-sector workers. d. The inflation rate in your country went down when interest rates on government loans went up.