WAEC - Economics (2012 - No. 44)
Which of the following will not retard economic development in West Africa?
dependence on imports
population control
high level of illiteracy
low level of savings
Maelezo
Population growth directly triggers higher demand for provision of various aspects of human existence including food, healthcare, housing, jobs, infrastructure, access to resources and many other issues. With Population control, resources can be fairly and equitably distributed to individuals.