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AP Human Geography
Unit 4 – Political Geography
Topic 4.12
Why is literacy rate important for a country's economic development?
Lower literacy rates are beneficial as they decrease competition for jobs thus aiding economy growth.
Literacy rate decreases employment opportunities thereby hindering economic growth.
Literacy rate has no bearing on a country's economy.
Higher literacy rates lead to a more skilled workforce that can drive economic growth.
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