The Demographic Transition View of Population Growth Argues That, on Average

question 240

Multiple Choice

The demographic transition view of population growth argues that, on average (and as perceived by parents) , the opportunity

• A) benefits of extra children are larger in IACs than in DVCs.
• B) costs of extra children are lower in IACs than in DVCs.
• C) costs of extra children are larger in IACs than in DVCs.
• D) benefits of extra children are the same in DVCs and IACs.

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