Which statements are true of the economic growth of Pacific Rim countries? Choose all answers that are correct.

a. Many of the countries have grown in industry and technology and are major financial centers.

b. The Pacific Rim countries began to grow economically after the first World War.

c. APEC was formed to help with trade and cooperation among the member countries in the Pacific Rim.

d. Some of the most influential economies are those of South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.