· The literacy rate in South Africa is 85%, and its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $37 billion.
· The literacy rate in Mozambique is 42%, and its GDP is $19 billion.
Based on this information, which statement BEST describes the relationship between literacy rates and a nation's standard of living?
A) Literacy rates have very little effect on economic production and standard of living.
B) A higher literacy rate will have a positive effect on a nation's standard of living.
C) A nation's standard of living is totally dependent on its educational system.
D) Overpopulation has a negative impact on GDP and literacy rates.