JAMB Economics 1987 Question 50

Question 50

Economic Growth and Development

Economic development is defined as

  1. A.positive change plus growth
  2. B.availability of more goods and services
  3. C.outward shift of the production possibility curve
  4. D.growth in the national income.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (positive change plus growth)

Explanation

Economic development is more than growth: national income must rise together with positive changes such as better health, education and living standards.