Question

An increase in the population, with everything else held constant, will cause _________.a. An increase in per capita output. b. A decrease in per capita output. c. A decrease in the capital to output ratio. d. An inward shift in the production possibilities boundary

Answer 1

Answer:

b. A decrease in per capita output.

Explanation:

GDP is the total value of goods & services produced by an economy , during a period of time.

Per Capita Output or Per Capita GDP is good's value availability per person of population. Formula = GDP / Population

So, Other things (GDP) held constant - increase in Population will reduce the per capita output .