JAMB Economics 1985 Question 6

Question 6

Population

Optimum population is desirable because it enables an economy to attain maximum

  1. A.per capita income
  2. B.per capita output
  3. C.per capita real income
  4. D.per capita revenue
  5. E.growth rate.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (per capita income)

Explanation

At the optimum population, the people combined with the available resources give the highest income per head.