JAMB Economics 1993 Question 35

Question 35

Economic Growth and Development

Economic development is distinguishable from economic growth because the former

  1. A.is not concerned with growth parameters
  2. B.affects only the poor people
  3. C.also includes an efficient distribution of economic growth
  4. D.is an increase in the production of goods and services
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (also includes an efficient distribution of economic growth)

Explanation

Growth is just a rise in output; development also means the gains are shared so that living conditions improve for the people.