Perhaps the Most Important Historical Reason That the Demographic Transition

question 22

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most important historical reason that the demographic transition cannot apply to labour-intensive poor countries is that

• A)most of these countries have not yet made it out of Stage I.
• B)the people in these countries have never admired Western ways.
• C)most of these countries were once colonies of core economies.
• D)the best and brightest people in these countries emigrate to the Western economies.

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