Economic development may be hindered if there is

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2014

Economic development may be hindered if there is

  • A. a high pool of skilled labour
  • B. a high rate of economic growth
  • C. political stability
  • D. rapid population growth

Correct Answer: D. rapid population growth

Explanation

Limited resources and a larger population puts pressures on the resources that do exist. More people means more mouths to feed, more health care and education services to provide, and so forth. So, population can be a mixed bag.



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