Between the Years 1955 and 2011, the Total Fertility Rate

question 97

Multiple Choice

Between the years 1955 and 2011, the total fertility rate in the world

• A) increased from 2.8 to 6.5
• B) decreased from 5.0 to 2.5
• C) decreased from 2.5 to 1.6
• D) increased from 1.6 to 2.5
• E) increased from 2.5 to 2.8

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life, reflecting a decrease in the value of tangible and intangible assets over time.

Subsidies

Financial support provided by the government to organizations or individuals, making goods or services more affordable.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals without any services or goods being received in return, such as welfare payments or social security benefits.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product entails the comprehensive valuation of every good and service produced in a country over a particular period, serving as a gauge for economic performance.