Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement Concerning

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement concerning infant mortality in the United States?

• A)Low birth weight infants have a better chance of survival in the U.S.than either Japan or Norway.
• B)International comparisons of infant mortality rates are difficult to interpret due to different definitions of infant death.
• C)Teenage pregnancy and illegitimacy are highly correlated with infant mortality.
• D)Infant mortality rates are among the lowest in the developed world.
• E)A primary cause of infant mortality is low birth weight.

---

Definitions:

Productive Efficiency

Productive efficiency occurs when an economy or entity produces goods and services at the lowest possible cost, utilizing all available resources without waste.

MB = MC

The principle that optimal decision-making is achieved when the marginal benefit equals the marginal cost.

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes of a policy or action that were not foreseen or intended, often contrary to the original objectives.

Allocating Resources

The process of distributing available resources among various competing needs or projects in an efficient manner.