In Some Developing Countries,the Standard of Living,as Measured by Per

question 3

Multiple Choice

In some developing countries,the standard of living,as measured by per capita income,has declined because:

• A)the population growth rate has exceeded the growth rate in total production.
• B)the growth rate in total production has exceeded the population growth rate.
• C)the infant mortality rate has exceeded the total growth rate.
• D)the inflation rate has exceeded the total growth in production.
• E)the growth rate in total production is not as high as the targeted growth rate.

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Definitions:

Demographic Characteristics

Attributes of populations, such as age, race, gender, income, and education level, used for statistical analyses and marketing strategies.

Social Forces

The demographic characteristics of the population and its culture.

Culture

encompasses the social behavior, norms, knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the members of a society.

Tariffs

Government levies on goods that are imported or exported.