What economic impact can overpopulation have on a country?

Increased pressure on resources

Developing countries get aid from NGOs and govts. Which aid type is least likely to lead to long-term economic growth?

The distribution of gifts of food

Which of the following causes differences in economic development in countries?

Healthcare and education quality

Why may GDP per head be underestimated in a developed economy?

It does not include the hidden/informal economy

What policy can a government use to address falling birth rates?

Provide financial incentives for childbirth

A low income country experiences extreme poverty in rural areas. What may cause this?

High trade barrier imposed by other nations

What is usually found in a developed country?

A high adult literacy rate and low poverty levels

What is one common criticism of foreign aid?

It can create dependency on donations

Why is the HDI a better measurement of living standards than Real GDP?

It includes education and healthcare

What is a definition of absolute poverty?

When a person does not have enough money for minimum living requirements

Why is Real GDP per capita often used as an indicator of living standards?

It provides insight into average incomes of citizens

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1
What economic impact can overpopulation have on a country?
Increased pressure on resources
Increased GDP per capita
Decreased unemployment rates
Reduced demand for goods and services
2
Developing countries get aid from NGOs and govts. Which aid type is least likely to lead to long-term economic growth?
The distribution of gifts of food
The training of technical staff
The building of an irrigation system
The construction of a new airport
3
What is the range of values for the Human Development Index (HDI)?
0 to 10
-1 to 1
0 to 100
0 to 1
4
Which of the following causes differences in economic development in countries?
Similar technology levels
Healthcare and education quality
Similar cultural values
Equal distribution of national resources
5
What does a population pyramid show?
Population growth
Employment patterns
Age and sex distribution
Income distribution
6
Which of these may cause birth rates to fall in a country?
Healthcare improves
Fewer women working
Infant mortality rises
Immigration rates rise
7
Why may GDP per head be underestimated in a developed economy?
It does not account for changes in population
It does not include the primary sector
It does not include the financial sector
It does not include the hidden/informal economy
8
What policy can a government use to address falling birth rates?
Provide financial incentives for childbirth
Reduce access to contraceptives
Implement stricter immigration controls
Increase taxes on families with children
9
A low income country experiences extreme poverty in rural areas. What may cause this?
Distribution of international food aid
High trade barrier imposed by other nations
Higher prices for agricultural goods
Development of better irrigation techniques
10
What is usually found in a developed country?
A high population growth rate and low labour productivity
A high adult literacy rate and low poverty levels
A high level of labour skills with low car ownership
A high GDP per head with a low level of employment
11
What is one common criticism of foreign aid?
It improves local governance
It can create dependency on donations
It can lead to greater emmigration
It always leads to economic growth
12
Why is the HDI a better measurement of living standards than Real GDP?
It includes education and healthcare
It is measured in USD
It includes international trade
It is more directly linked to economic growth
13
What is a definition of absolute poverty?
When people are poor
When everyone has an income below USD 1.90 a day
When there are low birth rates, high death rates and high emmigration rates
When a person does not have enough money for minimum living requirements
14
Why is Real GDP per capita often used as an indicator of living standards?
It provides insight into average incomes of citizens
It reflects the total population in a country
It takes into account changes in GDP and inflation
It implies health and education standards

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