When Does Zero Population Growth Occur

question 31

Multiple Choice

When does zero population growth occur?

• A)when population growth rates decline
• B)when birth rates equal death rates
• C)when the replacement fertility rate is higher than the death rate
• D)when death rates fall
• E)when birth rates fall and death rates continue to rise

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Definitions:

Average Costs

Costs per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the number of units produced.

Profit-maximizing

The process or strategy of adjusting production and sales to achieve the highest possible profit margin.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in economics where all factors of production and market forces are balanced, and there are no external pressures inducing change.

Output

Output refers to the total amount of goods and services produced by a company, industry, or economy within a specific period.