In 1950, Nicaragua and Brazil had roughly the same size economies. Now, Brazil's economy is almost five times as large as Nicaragua's. This is most likely because Brazil had better resources and technology. Brazil had no public school system and used private schools instead. Nicaragua had higher taxes and government spending. Nicaragua had many more government regulations.

In 1950, Nicaragua and Brazil had roughly the same size economies. Now, Brazil's economy is almost five times as large as Nicaragua's. This is most likely because Brazil had better resources and technology. Brazil had no public school system and used private schools instead. Nicaragua had higher taxes and government spending. Nicaragua had many more government regulations.

Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305280601

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

Chapter2: The Economy: Myth And Reality

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