What Is One Cause of a Change in Rates of Low

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Multiple Choice

What is one cause of a change in rates of low birth-weight babies in the past 20 years?

• A) Improved prenatal care has caused an increase in low birth weight babies by increasing the odds that a child with a condition that may cause low birth weight will survive pregnancy.
• B) An increase in the use of assisted reproductive technology that has resulted in more multiple births.
• C) Improved prenatal care has caused a decrease in low birth weight babies by improving maternal health.
• D) An increase in the use of assisted reproductive technology that has resulted in fewer multiple births.

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Definitions:

Nominal Interest Rate

The stated interest rate on a loan or investment, not adjusted for inflation.

Inflation Rate

The rate expressed in percentage terms by which the overall price level of goods and services increases, leading to a decrease in purchasing power.

Real Rate of Interest

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing and the real yield to lenders.

Investment-Demand

The desire or willingness to allocate resources towards investment goods that are expected to yield returns in the future.