What Factor(s) Are Important in Explaining the Increase in Older

question 1

Multiple Choice

What factor(s) are important in explaining the increase in older women's propensity to live alone?

• A) economic factors only
• B) demographic factors only
• C) cultural factors only
• D) economic and demographic factors only
• E) economic, demographic, and cultural factors

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