The Demographic Transition Concept Suggests That

question 265

Multiple Choice

The demographic transition concept suggests that

• A)effective birth control is the primary prerequisite of DVC income growth.
• B)income growth must first occur before DVC birth rates will decline.
• C)children are economic assets in the IACs but economic liabilities in the DVCs.
• D)the IACs will have higher birth rates than the DVCs.

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