Economic Development Can Slow Population Growth for All of the Following

question 62

Multiple Choice

Economic development can slow population growth for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A)it reduces infant and child mortality.
• B)it increases education of women.
• C)it increases the economic value of children.
• D)providing media exposure to values that promote fertility control.

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