One of the Key Factors Responsible for the Global Population

question 57

Multiple Choice

One of the key factors responsible for the global population explosion has been:

• A)the decline in the infant mortality rate
• B)an increase in the fertility rate
• C)an increase in fecundity
• D)decreased use of birth control
• E)an increase in the use of fertility technology

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Definitions:

Capital Facilities

Physical assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment used in the production of goods and services.

Principal-Agent Problems

Conflicts of interests that arise when one party (the agent) is expected to act in the best interest of another (the principal) but has an incentive to act in their own interest.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market with no close substitutes and high barriers to entry.

Deregulate

The process of removing or reducing government regulations from an industry or business, often to foster more competition and innovation.