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CAIE A-Level Economics 11.4.1 Population growth & structure

Practise analysing population change, optimum population and demographic structure using data on birth rates, ageing and migration.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Economics 9708
Level
A2

Exam points

  • explain optimum population using resources, technology and real output per head
  • compare total population and ageing trends from figures or data extracts
  • evaluate effects of population policies or migration on labour markets and growth

11.4.1—Population growth and structure question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What is least likely to lead to an increase in optimum population?

A

an improvement in labour productivity

B

an improvement in the quality of capital and technology

C

an increase in birth rate and a fall in death rate

D

an increase in the availability of natural resources

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