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ZIMSEC O-Level Economics

6.17.1Economic growth

Economic growth in ZIMSEC O-Level 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. 6.17.1.1Form 1: explain economic growth and identify signs of growth.
  2. 6.17.1.2Form 3: identify and explain the causes of economic growth.
  3. 6.17.1.3Form 4: identify and discuss the costs and benefits of economic growth.

Lessons

  • Economic growth: meaning, measurement, causes and consequences

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Economic growth: sample question

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Why do economists measure economic growth using real GDP rather than nominal GDP?

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Turn Economic growth into a strength.

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