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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/11 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q351 Mark

What will be the likely effect on the remaining population of a developing country when newly trained, skilled workers migrate to developed countries?

AIts average age will increase.
BIts mobility will increase.
CIts productivity will increase.
DIts total size will increase.

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A: Its average age 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 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 35.

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