JAMB Economics 2001 Question 37

Question 37

Economic Growth and Development

Economic growth can be accelerated through

  1. A.balancing of savings and consumption
  2. B.postponement of current consumption
  3. C.planned current consumption
  4. D.increased current consumption
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (postponement of current consumption)

Explanation

Postponing consumption means more saving, which provides funds for investment in capital goods, and investment speeds up growth.