What is the primary focus of the theories discussed in Text 1?

The primary focus is on how a country's historical economic stability influences its current economic health.

True or False: Green and Park's study confirmed the prevailing theory about economic stability.

False

Study contradicts economic stability theory.

• Minimal wealth differences observed.

• Challenges existing economic assumptions.

• Impacts future economic research directions.

Based on the findings of Green and Park, how would their perspective on the theory in Text 1 be best described?

They would find the theory reasonable but contradicted by their study's outcomes.

Fill in the blank: The study conducted by economists Green and Park in 2018 compared countries with varying degrees of ___ in the past century.

Economic stability

What was the unexpected result of the research conducted by Green and Park?

They found minimal differences in current wealth between historically stable and unstable countries.

Riddle: I am a theory that suggests the past influences the present, yet I was challenged by a study showing little difference in wealth. What am I?

The prevailing theory of economic stability.

What methodological approach did Green and Park use in their study?

They conducted a comparative analysis of the current wealth of countries with different historical economic conditions.

True or False: Green and Park's findings aligned with their initial expectations of the theory presented in Text 1.

False. Their findings were contrary to their expectations.

Which aspect of the results from Green and Park's study contradicts the theory in Text 1?

The study revealed minimal differences in wealth between countries with stable and unstable economic histories.

Fill in the blank: According to the theories in Text 1, the economic trajectory of nations is shaped by their past financial ___ and policies.

Conditions

What is the significance of the phrase 'minimal differences' in the context of Green and Park's findings?

It indicates that their research did not support the idea that past economic stability significantly impacts current wealth.

Riddle: I track the wealth of nations but find little impact from their histories. Who am I?

The study by economists Green and Park.

How should one approach the answer choices in a cross-text connection question?

Anticipate the perspective of the researchers before reading the options, and critically evaluate each choice against that perspective.

What does the relationship between Text 1 and Text 2 illustrate about economic theories?

It illustrates how empirical research can challenge established theories by providing unexpected evidence.

Fill in the blank: The economic theory discussed in Text 1 suggests that a country's current economic health is influenced by its ___ stability.

Historical

What critical analytical skill is necessary for answering cross-text connection questions on the SAT?

The ability to draw insightful parallels between the themes and perspectives of different texts.

True or False: The results of Green and Park's study support the idea that historical economic conditions are the sole determinants of current wealth.

False. Their findings suggest that other factors may also play a significant role.

What is the overarching theme that connects the texts analyzed in the cross-text connections question?

The theme is the relationship between historical economic stability and its impact on current wealth accumulation.

Fill in the blank: The study conducted by Green and Park was designed to confirm the theory that past economic ___ influences present conditions.

Stability

Explain how the findings of Green and Park might influence future economic theories.

Economic theories must evolve.

• Include diverse factors now.

• Account for wealth disparities.

• Adapt to current realities.