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GST 112 Study Session 9: Political Economy and Culture of Underdevelopment In Nigeria Objective Question

Question

In the context of political economy, what is primarily determined by 'property relations'?
Options
A The types of crops cultivated in a region.
B The distribution of wealth or surplus generated in the production process.
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C The effectiveness of the administrative machinery.
D The development of transport systems.
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly states that 'Property relations determine the distribution of wealth or surplus generated in the production process.' This is a direct consequence of who owns the means of production.

Hint

Consider what happens to the output of an economy based on who owns the means of making that output.

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