JAMB Economics 1980 Question 30

Question 30

Population

Which of the following is the standard concept for measuring and analyzing population growth?

  1. A.The rate of natural increase
  2. B.The net migration rate
  3. C.The rate of population increase
  4. D.The fertility rate
  5. E.All of the above.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (All of the above.)

Explanation

Population growth is studied using births (fertility), natural increase, migration and the overall rate of increase together.