JAMB Economics 2009 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Occupational distribution of population determines the

A. size of a population available and willing to work
B. population density of a place
C. dependency ratio of a country
D. size and categories of the labour forceCorrect

Explanation

The occupational distribution is the classification of the population, especially the working population, into primary, secondary and tertiary occupation. This is used to determine the size and categories of the labour force.

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