How could the spread of AIDS in Africa affect the economies of that continent?
A.) a rise in national economic growth rates
B.) a reduction in imports and a rise in exports
C.) a rise in the number of health care professionals
D.) a drop in the number and productivity of workers

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How could the spread of AIDS in Africa affect the economies of that continent?  
A.) a rise in national economic growth rates
B.) a reduction in imports and a rise in exports
C.) a rise in the number of health care professionals
D.) a drop in the number and productivity of workers

anonymous · Answer

This question confuses me T_T ... You may need to explain because my brain is slow.

anonymous · Answer

How does AIDS affect the South African economy?:      It reduces the size the of the workforce, skilled and unskilled. It causes serious social problems that are likely to cause economic problems in the medium and long term. For example, the early death of adult parents often means that teenagers have to bring up their younger siblings (brothers and sisters) instead of continuing their education. This in turn reduces the number of future skilled workers.