According to Some Empirical Research, the Introduction of the Birth

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to some empirical research, the introduction of the birth control pills:

• A) reduced fertility rate in the 1960s for married women, but did not lead them to acquire more education.
• B) delayed fertility for young women and increased labour supply in 1960s
• C) reduced fertility rate in 1960s for single women, thus inducing them to acquire more education
• D) reduced fertility rate in the 1960s for married women, thus inducing them to acquire more education
• E) delayed fertility for married women but did not increase their labour supply in 1960s

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