From About 1700 to 1914, Industrialized Nations Experienced Significant Population

question 45

Multiple Choice

From about 1700 to 1914, industrialized nations experienced significant population growth for all of the reasons below EXCEPT:

• A) There were more jobs available, so more people had resources.
• B) Agricultural improvements led to a greater supply of food.
• C) Scientific advances in medicine resulted in a lower mortality rate from disease or infection.
• D) Life in cities was safer than in the countryside because of the lower rate of accidental deaths and the presence of policemen and fire departments.

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Definitions:

International Fisher Effect

A theory that describes the relationship between interest rates and currency exchange rates, asserting that differences in interest rates between two countries will result in an equal change in exchange rates.

Interest Rate Parity

A theory explaining the relationship between interest rates and the exchange rate between two currencies.

Gilts

Government bonds issued by the United Kingdom, considered low-risk investments.

Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the government to finance its expenditures, including bonds, treasury bills, and notes.