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And Urbanization

Which of the following is not TRUE about rural urban migration ?

Which of the following is not TRUE about rural urban migration ?

A. Migration to the cities is a larger contributor than natural population growth to urban labor growth is sub Saharan Africa
B. In Latin America natural population increase is the major source of urban growth
C. From 1975 to 2000 the number of cities in LDC with populations over 1 million increased from 20 to 50
D. The urban of total LDC population grew from 27 percent in 1975 and 35 percent in 1992 to 40 percent in 2003

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And Urbanization, Economics Mcqs, Employment, Migration

The theoretical basis for zero marginal productivity of labor was the concept of ?

The theoretical basis for zero marginal productivity of labor was the concept of ?

A. marginal rate of substitution
B. labor force literacy
C. substitution of leisure and work among labor
D. limited technical sustainability of factors

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Which of the following is not TRUE about unemployed in LDCs ?

Which of the following is not TRUE about unemployed in LDCs ?

A. The unemployment rate for youths is twice that of people over 24
B. Unemployment in rural areas is twice that of urban areas
C. World-wide there are fewer unemployed females than males, but the rate is higher for women
D. The unemployed are relatively well educated

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Based on Nafziger and Auvinen’s study high unemployment rates ?

Based on Nafziger and Auvinen’s study high unemployment rates ?

I- represent a vast underutilization of human resources
II- are potential source of social unrest and political discontent
III- are uncomerated with poverty and inequality in LCDs
IV- are associated with middle age rural uneducated males
A. I and II only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II and III only
D. I, II and IV only

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Policies to reduce factor price distortion include?

Policies to reduce factor price distortion include?

I- Encouraging small-scale industry
II- Decreasing subsidies to capital investors
III- Reducing social security programs and payroll taxation
IV- Setting market-clearing exchange rates
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I, II and III only
D. I, II, III and IV

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