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Question

Who authored the book "The Challenge of World Poverty"?

  1. Adam Smith
  2. Amartya Sen
  3. Gunnar Myrdal
  4. Jean Dreze

Answer:

Option C: Gunnar Myrdal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gunnar Myrdal”.

Gunnar Myrdal authored the book "The Challenge of World Poverty," in which he examines the causes of poverty in developing countries and suggests policies to address it.