What Circumstance Would Decrease the Likelihood of a Couple Having

question 57

Multiple Choice

What circumstance would decrease the likelihood of a couple having a child?

• A) The use of children as an essential part of the family labor force
• B) Lack of contraceptive availability
• C) Opportunities for women to participate in education and employment
• D) The lack of a public or private pension system
• E) High infant mortality rates

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