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WAEC Economics 2000 Question 19

Question 19

Population

One economic implication of over-population is that it

  1. A.leads to low demand of goods
  2. B.reduces balance of payments difficulties
  3. C.leads to a fall in per capita income
  4. D.reduces pressure on the available social facilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (leads to a fall in per capita income)

Explanation

With over-population, national income is shared among too many people, so income per head falls.