what effect does economic growth have on the country and its population? -the number of unemployed will increase, as expectations for each person employing for a particular job has become higher, thus it is more difficult to get a job. -the price of items and food will increase greatly. -the price of housing and cost of living will increase greatly. -amount of offsprings ,ight decrease too as parents tend to focus more on fewer offsprings so that they will still have enough money for cost of living. hence, economic growth can bring upon benefits like the increase in rate of tourism, however it can also bring upon harm on the country.