The Basic Lesson of the Declines in Mortality Over Time

question 13

Multiple Choice

The basic lesson of the declines in mortality over time from one country to another is that

• A) a high standard of living is required to bring down the death rate.
• B) curing disease is more important than preventing disease.
• C) the larger the country, the easier it is to reduce mortality.
• D) there are many ways by which low mortality may be achieved.

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Definitions:

National Rate

A standard or average interest rate, unemployment rate, or other statistical measure that applies across an entire country.

Offshoring

The relocation of business processes by a company or subsidiary to another country. Offshoring is different than outsourcing because the company retains control of the offshored processes.