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Question 8 • Economics (Full-Year)

What does life expectancy measure?

Answer
A
the average standard of living during a population’s lifetime
B
the average income a population likely earns during employment
C
the average human development during a population’s lifetime
D
the average number of years that a population is likely to live

Explanation

Life expectancy measures how long people in a population are expected to live, on average. It is expressed as an average number of years, so the correct choice is “the average number of years that a population is likely to live.”

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