The Demographic Transition View of Population and Growth in DVCs

question 80

Multiple Choice

The demographic transition view of population and growth in DVCs is that:

• A) The most important factor affecting population growth in DVCs are demographic changes among the elderly
• B) Slower population growth is neither desirable nor productive for DVCs given the state of the economies in these nations
• C) Reduced birthrates must come first in DVCs, and then higher per capita incomes will follow
• D) Higher per capita incomes must come first in DVCs, and then reduced birth rates will follow

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