O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q261 Mark

According to the United Nations, the share of world population living in developing countries will increase from 83% in 2003 to 88% in 2050. What is likely to be the major cause of this predicted change?

AClimate change will lead to lower food output and starvation.

BImproved education for girls will lead to a small decline in birth rates.

CIncreasing numbers of people will migrate to developed countries.

DModern medicine and sanitation will lead to a rapid decline in death rates.

✓ Correct answer

D: Modern medicine and sanitation will lead to a rapid decline in death rates.

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Topic: Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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