Demographers Predict That Declines in Birthrates Are in Part Due

question 87

Multiple Choice

Demographers predict that declines in birthrates are in part due to

• A) more strict adherence to religious beliefs and practices regarding human reproduction.
• B) fewer career opportunities for women in many societies.
• C) the increased expense of raising a child in modern societies.
• D) falling standards of living in many countries around the world.

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