Why Do Birth Rates Tend to Be Lower in Developed

question 185

Multiple Choice

Why do birth rates tend to be lower in developed countries than in developing countries?

• A) because people are older in developed countries
• B) because education is more expensive in developed countries
• C) because women with the opportunity to receive a good education and desirable employment tend to want fewer children
• D) because government policies in developing countries reward families with children

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