Assume that per capita income is growing at different rates in the following countries: Nepal, 0.9 percent; Kenya, 1.5 percent; Singapore, 7.1 percent; Egypt, 3.3 percent. How long will it take for each country to double its income per person? Instructions: Enter your responses rounded to one decimal place. Nepal: Kenya: Singapore: Egypt: 65.5 years 42.4 years 10 years 18.5 years

Assume that per capita income is growing at different rates in the following countries: Nepal, 0.9 percent; Kenya, 1.5 percent; Singapore, 7.1 percent; Egypt, 3.3 percent. How long will it take for each country to double its income per person? Instructions: Enter your responses rounded to one decimal place. Nepal: Kenya: Singapore: Egypt: 65.5 years 42.4 years 10 years 18.5 years

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Chapter8: Productivity And Growth

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