Which of the Following Statements Correctly Characterizes Fertility Rates in the Postwar

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly characterizes fertility rates in the postwar period?

• A) The birth rate rose steadily, beginning during the Great Depression and continuing until 1950.
• B) The birth rate peaked in the late 1950s, then began a steep decline reaching very low rates in the 1970s.
• C) The birth rate has fallen steadily since 1940 due to the increased labor force participation of women.
• D) During the postwar period, the birth rate has tended to rise in during recessions and fall during periods of economic growth.

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