The standard of living for poor countries will not increase if the population growth exceeds economic growth.
In the poorest countries,population is still increasing rapidly,making it difficult to raise living standards.Per capita (average)incomes decline in many poor countries (such as Zimbabwe and Haiti)when population growth is greater than economic growth.

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This statement is true as per capita incomes decline in many poor countries when population growth exceeds economic growth, making it difficult to raise living standards.

The Standard of Living for Poor Countries Will Not Increase