JAMB Economics 1998 Question 46

Question 46

Economic Growth and Development

Development plans have not been successful in some developing countries largely because of

  1. A.very large working population
  2. B.increasing level of consumption
  3. C.scarcity of industrial raw materials
  4. D.shortage of skilled labour and experts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (shortage of skilled labour and experts.)

Explanation

Plans need trained people to prepare and carry them out; developing countries often lack these skilled workers and experts.