WAEC Economics 2017 Question 26

Question 26

Population

Which of the following is an implication of a large population?

  1. A.Decrease in crime rate
  2. B.Increase in food supply
  3. C.Decrease in standard of living
  4. D.Decrease in cost of living
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Decrease in standard of living)

Explanation

With more people sharing limited resources, income and living standards per person tend to fall.