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JAMB Economics 2004 Question 21

Question 21

Population

The difference between birth and death rates of a given population is referred to as the

  1. A.mortality rate
  2. B.fertility rate
  3. C.natural growth rate
  4. D.linear growth rate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (natural growth rate)

Explanation

Birth rate minus death rate gives the natural rate of population growth (ignoring migration).