In the Aftermath of World War I, How Did Birthrates

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the aftermath of World War I, how did birthrates in Europe change?

• A)They slowly increased as soldiers returned from war.
• B)They skyrocketed, erasing the loss of the life caused by the war by 1930.
• C)They declined noticeably as a result of the death and maiming of a generation of young men.

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Positive Externality

A beneficial effect experienced by a third party as a result of an economic transaction or activity between others.

Negative Externality

A cost that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost, often a byproduct of production or consumption.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning individuals cannot be effectively excluded from its use and one person's use does not reduce availability to others.

Total Damage

The cumulative impact or cost resulting from an event or series of events, often used in the context of natural disasters or accidents.