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WAEC Economics 2012 Objective — Question 45

Question 45 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following will not retard economic development in West Africa?

  • A. Dependence on imports
  • B. Population controlCorrect
  • C. High level of illiteracy
  • D. Low level of savings

Explanation

Population control does not retard economic development — rather it helps in that direction, since it eases the pressure on scarce resources.

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