Question 47
PopulationAn increasing population might be of economic benefit to a country if
- A.the female population is greater than the male population
- B.the dependency ratio is increasing as the total population increases
- C.a continuously higher proportion falls into the working class category
- D.the rural and urban proportion are balanced.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (a continuously higher proportion falls into the working class category)
Explanation
Population growth helps when more of the extra people are of working age, producing more output and supporting fewer dependants.