A Number of Hypotheses Have Been Developed About the Decline

question 116

Multiple Choice

A number of hypotheses have been developed about the decline in the death rate,the decline in fertility,and the development of industrialization.What is considered to be the main and direct cause of the fertility reduction in the West?

• A) reduced mortality
• B) greater industrialization
• C) changed values and aspirations
• D) government intervention

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Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps after dividends are paid, which can be used for reinvestment in the business or to pay down debt.

Liabilities

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Cash

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Ex-dividend Date

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