Studies Involving Gender Preference in the Having of Children Suggest

question 75

Multiple Choice

Studies involving gender preference in the having of children suggest that

• A) most couples in the world want two girls and two boys.
• B) there is a preference for female children in much of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• C) choosing the sex of the child is illegal in most countries.
• D) choosing the sex of children would decrease the proportion of female births.

Understand the concept of equilibrium in different markets and the factors that lead to changes in equilibrium conditions.

Analyze the impact of consumer preferences on market equilibrium in terms of price and quantity.

Recognize the role of capital flow in markets and its impact on industry profitability and equilibrium.

Identify the effects of wage changes on labor markets and associated industry input costs.

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