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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 10 Objective Question
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When crude oil export replaced agriculture in Nigeria, the culture of corruption also ________.
Options
A Contracted
B Escalated
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C Decelerated
D Diminished
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The sudden influx of wealth from crude oil exports, often referred to as the 'oil boom', led to a significant increase in opportunities for corruption as resources became concentrated and rent-seeking behavior intensified, thereby escalating the culture of corruption.

Hint

Consider the impact of a sudden increase in a lucrative natural resource on a country's governance and economic practices.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: GST 112 Test Compilations 10
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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