According to Demographic Transition Theory, Which of the Following Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to demographic transition theory, which of the following is TRUE of stage 1?

• A) The population has a low birth rate and a low death rate.
• B) The total population is beginning to decrease for the first time.
• C) The population has a high birth rate, but the death rate is declining.
• D) The population has a high birth rate and a high death rate that tend to balance each other over time.

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

A written record detailing the financial activities and condition of a business, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Base Amount

A reference value or level in financial calculations, often serving as a benchmark for comparing financial performance or changes.

Horizontal Analysis

A technique for evaluating a series of financial statement data over a period of time, to determine the increase (decrease) that has taken place, expressed as either an amount or a percentage.

Vertical Analysis

A method used in financial statement analysis where each line item is listed as a percentage of a base figure, enabling comparison across different periods or companies.