In a speech before the European Union, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom urged all nations of Europe to increase their funding of education programs. "Without the proper background in reading, math, and science, we cannot expect the students of today to become the productive workers of tomorrow. An investment in education is an investment in all our continued prosperity." The Prime Minister believes that if his idea is followed A) the GDP of European nations will suffer. B) Europe will not need to trade with other areas. C) the GDP of European nations will continue to grow. D) other countries will not want to trade with Europe.

The Prime Minister believes his idea followed the GDP of European nations will continue to grow.

Option C

Explanation:

Any country which has a large proportion of educated individuals is bound to prosper more. Globalization and International trade are some of the major sources of income for a country but, economies of countries compete with each other. An educated country will have comparatively more competitive advantages.

An educated nation will have a balanced economy in various industries. A country's workforce determines how well the country's economy performs. The Prime minister is suggesting a very good practice to provide education to children. Children are the future of any nation. The GDP of European nations will thus grow more.