The global population is projected to increase to 9 billion by 2050. It is expected that Nigeria, a developing country with a mixed economy, will rise from the seventh-largest population at 158 million in 2013 to the third-largest at 400 million in 2050. To slow population growth, some governments use a variety of government policy measures.
(a)[2]
Define the term ‘mixed economy’.
(b)[4]
Explain two reasons why the world population in 2050 could be greater than forecast.
(c)[6]
Analyse how the population structure of a developing country is likely to be different from that of a developed country.
(d)[8]
Discuss how effective possible government policy measures may be in reducing population growth.
Worked solution & mark scheme
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