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Economic development refers to ?

Correct answer: B. economic growth plus changes in (c) output distribution and economic structure

  • A. economic growth
  • B. economic growth plus changes in (c) output distribution and economic structure
  • C. improvement in the well-being of the urban population
  • D. sustainable increase in Gross National Product

Explanation

Economic development is broader than economic growth: it combines rising output with changes in income distribution and the structure of the economy. A rise in GNP alone measures growth, not necessarily development.

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