Suppose the World's Population in 2012 Is 7

question 134

Multiple Choice

Suppose the world's population in 2012 is 7.1 billion and is projected to grow at a rate of 1.2% per year. In approximately what year will the world's population be 14.2 billion?

• A) in the year 2021
• B) in the year 2054
• C) in the year 2072
• D) in the year 3000

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Definitions:

Marginal Resource Cost

The additional cost incurred by using one more unit of a resource in the production process, often linked to labor or material inputs.

Labor Market

encompasses the supply of labor (workers seeking employment) and demand for labor (employers seeking workers) within an economy, influencing wages and employment levels.

Monopsonistic Labor Market

A labor market characterized by a single large buyer of labor, which results in lower wages and decreased employment levels compared to competitive markets.

Competitive Labor Market

A market where multiple firms compete to hire workers, and no single employer has the power to influence wages or employment conditions significantly.