JAMB Economics 1998 Question 42

Question 42

Economic Growth and Development

The major objective of economic growth is to

  1. A.redistribute income and other benefits of growth
  2. B.equalize opportunities for education and employment
  3. C.increase the aggregate expenditure on goods and services
  4. D.increase the real per capita income.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (increase the real per capita income.)

Explanation

Economic growth aims to raise the real output, and so real income, per person.