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WAEC Economics 2014 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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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 growthCorrect

Explanation

Rapid population growth can hinder economic development because it increases the dependency ratio which retards economic growth; without economic growth there cannot be economic development.

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