O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q211 Mark

World population increased from 5.26 billion in 1990 to just over 7.00 billion in 2012. It is predicted to rise to 8.00 billion by 2025. What is most likely to explain this?

Aan increase in migration from developing to developed countries

Ban increase in the birth rate in developing countries

Can increase in the death rate in developed countries

Dan increase in the death rate in developing countries

✓ Correct answer

B: an increase in the birth rate in developing countries

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Topic: Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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