Question

which describes economic problems the drc has faced since independence? it relies on a single export and has limited manufacturing. it has high foreign debt and a highly skilled workforce. it has collapsing infrastructure and exploitation of mineral wealth. it was recolonized by belgium and its resources were exploited.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Relying on a single export (e.g., minerals like cobalt) and having limited manufacturing is a common economic problem for many developing countries. A single - export reliance makes the economy vulnerable to price fluctuations in the global market for that commodity. Limited manufacturing means fewer value - added products are produced domestically, reducing economic diversification.
• Option 2: While the DRC has high foreign debt, it does not have a highly - skilled workforce. The education system has faced challenges, and many people are engaged in low - skill agricultural or informal sector activities.
• Option 3: Collapsing infrastructure (e.g., poor roads, limited access to electricity) is a problem, but the exploitation of mineral wealth is more of a political - economic issue related to governance and resource management rather than a pure economic problem in the sense of economic structure.
• Option 4: The DRC was not recolonized by Belgium. After independence, there were issues with Belgian - backed secessionist movements (e.g., in Katanga), but it was not a full - scale recolonization.

Answer:

It relies on a single export and has limited manufacturing.