If Pakistan's working-age population grows faster than employment opportunities, the most direct likely result is:
Correct answer: B. Higher unemployment or underemployment
- A. A fall in labour-force pressure
- B. Higher unemployment or underemployment
- C. An automatic rise in labour productivity
- D. A permanent improvement in living standards
Explanation
When the number of potential workers expands faster than available jobs, more people may remain unemployed or accept insufficient work. Population growth alone does not guarantee higher productivity or living standards.
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