WAEC Economics 2012 Question 45

Question 45

Economic Growth and Development

Which of the following will not retard economic development in West Africa?

  1. A.Dependence on imports
  2. B.Population control
  3. C.High level of illiteracy
  4. D.Low level of savings
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Answer: B (Population control)

Explanation

Controlling population growth helps development; the others hold it back.