Unit 45
45: Problems and their Consequences for the Developing Countries
Problems faced by Developing Countries 1. Unemployment It increases government spending on unemployment benefits It reduces government revenue from income tax It reduces economic outpu…
Unit 42
42: Developed and Developing Economies and Reasons for Different Stages of Development
Demographic Transition Under Developed Countries (LDCs) have a high birth rate and a high death rate Developing Countries have a falling death rate and a relatively falling birth rate Develo…
Unit 43
43: The Growth of Population
1. Birth Rate It refers to the number of live births per thousand of population per year. It is often known as Crude Birth Rate (CBR). CBR = Number of Live Births X 1000 / Total Populati…
Unit 44
44: Economic Effects of Changes in the Size and Structure of Population
Arguments for the Growth of Population It increase labour force It fasten the mobility of labour It increase demand for goods and services It leads to expansion of the home market It e…
Unit 46
46: Simple Measures and Indicators of Comparative Living Standards
The following are some measures and indicators of comparative living standards; Gross Domestic Product Life Expectancy Per Capita Income Literacy Rate Productivity Capacity Purchasi…
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