Question

despite stated claims of global relevance, much major research on income inequality performed in the 2010s suffered from a myopic focus on a few countries in north america and western europe, partly due to limited data availability. researchers would later ___ this shortcoming after gaining new access to administrative records located in nations in africa, such as ivory coast, and eastern europe, such as poland. which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? a postulate b ameliorate c sanction d rationalize

Explanation:

The text states that research had a short - coming (myopic focus due to limited data). Gaining new data access would help to make this situation better. "Ameliorate" means to make something better or improve it. "Postulate" means to suggest or assume something as true; "sanction" can mean to approve or impose a penalty; "rationalize" means to provide a rational explanation. Only "ameliorate" fits the context of improving the research situation.

Answer:

B. ameliorate