JAMB Economics 1993 Question 6

Question 6

Population

The working population refers to

  1. A.a population where the average age is falling
  2. B.the population within the '0 - 14' age bracket
  3. C.the economically active segment of the population
  4. D.the dependent population
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the economically active segment of the population)

Explanation

The working population is the part of the population that is of working age and able and willing to work.