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Cambridge IGCSE Economics

5.3.2Effects of changes in the size and structure of populations

Effects of changes in the size and structure of populations in Cambridge IGCSE Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.3.2Explain the concept of an optimum population and the effects of changes in the size and in the age and gender structure of a population.

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  • Effects of population size and structure

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Effects of changes in the size and structure of populations: sample question

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Which is a sign that a country is over-populated?

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