Which of the Following Statements Is True with Respect to the Economic

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the economic effects of controlling population growth?

• A) Fertility rates increase proportionately to the rate of economic growth.
• B) A decline in fertility rate is a function of economic prosperity.
• C) Lower male-female ratios favor higher fertility rates.
• D) Developing nations tend to have lower fertility compared to developed nations.
• E) Higher population growth rates have resulted in increased global trade.

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