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What Were the Main Causes for the Decrease in Fertility

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What were the main causes for the decrease in fertility in the U.S. from over 7 children per woman during the colonial period to under 2 children per woman presently?


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Production Function

A mathematical model that represents how a firm combines inputs to produce outputs, highlighting the efficiencies and technologies in use.

Factor Prices

The prices of inputs used in the production of goods or services, such as labor, capital, and raw materials.

Marginal Cost

The cost added by producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one additional unit of a good changes as production volume changes.

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