Which of the following is NOT an objective of Economic planning?

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which of the following is NOT an objective of Economic planning?

  1. Achieving economic growth
  2. Creating employment
  3. Equitable allocation of resources
  4. Widening the income gap ✓
Explanation

Economic planning aims to improve life for all citizens. Widening the gap between rich and poor does the opposite.

Good economic planning creates jobs, grows the economy, and shares resources fairly.

Reducing inequality, not increasing it, is a key goal of development planning.

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