Which of the Following Reflects the View Held by Economists

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the view held by economists regarding population growth?

• A) Fertility rates increase proportionate to the rate of economic growth.
• B) A decline in fertility rate is a function of economic prosperity.
• C) A difference in the male-female ratio heavily influences the fertility rate.
• D) Developing nations tend to have lower population growth rates compared to developed nations.
• E) Increased global trade and migration will eventually even-out population growth rates across different nations.

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