Multiple Births Have _________ in the Last 30 Years Due

question 299

Multiple Choice

Multiple births have _________ in the last 30 years due to fertility drugs and the rising average age of mothers giving birth.

• A)decreased
• B)remained the same
• C)increased
• D)varied up and down

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Definitions:

Mercantilism

The incorrect theory that a nation’s economic objective should be to accumulate precious metals in the public treasury; this theory prompted trade barriers to cut imports, but other countries retaliated, reducing trade and the gains from specialization.

Trade Gains

The benefits that countries obtain from engaging in international trade, often reflected in improvements in economic welfare, efficiency, and resource allocation.

Supply-side Shocks

Unexpected events that affect the supply side of the economy, potentially altering the cost of production and leading to changes in prices and output.

Consumer Spending

The total expenditure by households and individuals on goods and services within a country's economy.