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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/11 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q351 Mark

What is most likely to happen if there is a fall in the death rate while the birth rate and migration remain unchanged?

AThe population structure will remain the same.
BThe population will increase.
CThere will be a change in the proportion of men to women.
DThe standard of living will increase.

✓ Correct answer

B: The population will increase.

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Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 35.

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