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Read the problem then answer the questions. Problem South Gamara is a less devel

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Read the problem then answer the questions.

Problem South Gamara is a less developed country in the southern part of Africa. It was under French colonial rule from 1868 to 1927. The decades following independence saw a civil war and a series of ruthless military dictators. For the past five years South Gamara has been ruled by President Amoto, who has been trying to stabilize the country, help it develop, and relieve his people's poverty. Use what you have learned in this chapter to answer the following questions. Investigation 1

Explanation / Answer

A) Increased life expectancy arising out of improved healthcare will help the economy have a healthy and productive labor force, which will lead to increased output and thus increased GDP.

B) If the country does not increase its GDP, then the increased labor force will put a strain on the already scarce resources in the economy and will thus reduce living standards of the people.