Question

why is economic development important in countries?
a it usually means a zero population growth (zpg) policy is established.
b it reduces the gross national product (gnp) and population growth.
c it reduces poverty and increases social and political stability.
d it usually means a country produces more than it consumes.

Explanation:

• Option A: Economic development doesn't inherently mean a ZPG policy is established. ZPG is about population control, not directly tied to economic development.
• Option B: Economic development should increase GNP (as a country produces more) and population growth isn't necessarily reduced; in fact, development can support population well - being without reducing growth in a negative sense.
• Option C: Economic development leads to increased income, better access to resources, which reduces poverty. With less poverty, there is less social unrest and more political stability as people's basic needs are met.
• Option D: Economic development doesn't imply a country produces more than it consumes. A country can have development with different production - consumption ratios, and this is not a defining feature of economic development's importance.

Answer:

C. It reduces poverty and increases social and political stability.