WAEC Economics 1993 Theory question 108

Effects:
1. Pressure on land – fragmentation of farms, land scarcity.
2. Unemployment and underemployment.
3. Pressure on social amenities (housing, water, schools, hospitals), congestion and slums.
4. Large market for goods – encourages production and investment.
5. Plentiful (cheap) labour supply.
6. Food shortages and high food prices.
7. Environmental problems: pollution, erosion, deforestation.
8. Higher crime rate and social problems.
9. Easier and cheaper provision of infrastructure per head in dense areas.
10. Low savings and low standard of living if output does not keep pace.

Include both positive and negative effects.