·the literacy rate in south africa is 85%, and its gross domestic product (gdp) is $37 billion. · the literacy rate in mozambique is 42%, and its gdp is $19 billion. based on this information, which statement best describes the relationship between literacy rates and a nation's standard of living? a) literacy rates have very little effect on economic production and standard of living. b) a higher literacy rate will have a positive effect on a nation's standard of living. c) a nation's standard of living is totally dependent on its educational system. d) overpopulation has a negative impact on gdp and literacy rates.