JAMB Economics 2000 Question 47

Question 47

Economic Growth and Development

A country exporting mainly primary products and with a high percentage of her labour force in agriculture is said to be

  1. A.developing
  2. B.developed
  3. C.poor
  4. D.underdeveloped.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (developing)

Explanation

Reliance on primary exports and on farming for most jobs are typical features of a developing country.