1. Which of the following is an obstacle to economic growth?

A) Political instability

B) Government support for private industry

C) Slow population growth

D) Enforcement of private property rights

E) The inability of special interest groups to block changes in economic policy

2. According to the text, as compared to rich countries, most of the poor countries do not fare well because:

A) they have no oil.

B) the people in these countries have limited property rights.

C) access to education in these countries is very limited.

D) high tariffs in these countries prevent international trade.

E) they do not have any natural resources.