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Q · National IncomeMedium · 45s
Which of the following is true about Per Capita Income (PCI)?
TopicNational Income
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Per capita income = National Income ÷ Population.
If population falls sharply, PCI can rise even if National Income falls.
If population rises faster, PCI can fall even if National Income rises.
Final Answer: Option C - Both A and B