Question 1

India is expected to surpass the population of China in the next decade or so? What differences between these two nations could have contributed to this outcome?

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There are several factors that could con...

Question 2

Which of the following would most likely reduce the birthrate?

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A)   public health improvements
B)   an increase in child mortality
C)   a decline in the availability of secondary education
D)   a reduction in the opportunity cost of a woman's time
E)   all of the above.

Question 3

Are developing countries experiencing a demographic transition much like the one developed countries did at their earlier stages of economic development or are there important differences?

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The demographic transition is broadly si...

Question 4

Children under the age of 15 represent about __________ percent of the population of developing countries.

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A)   25
B)   29
C)   30
D)   61
E)   75

Question 5

In stage III of the demographic transition,

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A)   the birth rate and the death rate are relatively low.
B)   the birth rate and the death rate are relatively high.
C)   the birth rate is relatively high and the death rate is relatively low.
D)   the birth rate is relatively low and the death rate is relatively high.

Question 6

The Malthusian population trap assumes that

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A)   contraception is unavailable.
B)   technological progress may be rapid.
C)   fertility increases with per capita income.
D)   all of the above. C

Question 7

The rate of natural increase in the population of developing countries is most correlated with

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A)   advances in developed country technology
B)   increases in developing country income
C)   an increase in the fertility rate
D)   all of the above.

Question 8

China has adopted a unique approach to the population growth problem.Please explain.Have they been successful? Please explain.

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China's unique approach to population gr...

Question 9

What are some of the differences between the population policies of China and India? What factors may have contributed to their success or failure?

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The case study provides some clues to th...

Question 10

Is there evidence that an increase in per capita income stimulates population growth?

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No.This is an assump...

Question 11

The hidden momentum of population growth is caused by

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A)   the demographic transition.
B)   population age structure.
C)   the opportunity cost of a woman's time.
D)   children's contribution to income.

Question 12

Evidence suggests that population growth has negative effects on

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A)   economic growth.
B)   poverty reduction.
C)   environment.
D)   education.
E)   all of the above. E

Question 13

The government of China has explicitly stated that the goal of its strict population control measures
is to raise income per capita.What are the mechanisms at work in such a claimed relationship? Are there any counterarguments?

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The claimed relationship between China's...

Question 14

Projections place world population by 2050 at

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A)   between 4 and 6 billion.
B)   between 6 and 8 billion.
C)   between 8 and 10 billion.
D)   between 10 and 12 billion.

Question 15

Which of the following will cause the largest reduction in the birthrate?

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A)   the population becomes less religious
B)   public healthcare improves
C)   education becomes more available
D)   an increase in the opportunity cost of a woman's time

Question 16

Approximately how many women were estimated to be "missing" in China?

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A)   20-30 million
B)   35-48 million
C)   44-50 million
D)   52-58 million

Question 17

Provide a concise statement about the relationship between population growth and absolute poverty, female wages, rural-urban migration, availability of pensions, availability of healthcare, availability of education, and rate of investment.

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The question can be posed as o...

Question 18

The world rate of population growth is closest to

Accepted Answer

A)   1%.
B)   2%.
C)   3%.
D)   4%. A

Question 19

What is meant by the demographic transition? What are the differences in the demographic transition between the current developed economies and developing countries?

Accepted Answer

The demographic transition refers to the...

Question 20

The number of live births per 1000 people in the population per year is the

Accepted Answer

A)   hidden momentum of population growth.
B)   population growth rate.
C)   demographic transition.
D)   crude birth rate.

Exam 6: Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, and Controversies

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Which of the following would most likely reduce the birthrate?

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Are developing countries experiencing a demographic transition much like the one developed countries did at their earlier stages of economic development or are there important differences?

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Children under the age of 15 represent about __________ percent of the population of developing countries.

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In stage III of the demographic transition,

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The Malthusian population trap assumes that

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China has adopted a unique approach to the population growth problem.Please explain.Have they been successful? Please explain.

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Is there evidence that an increase in per capita income stimulates population growth?

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Evidence suggests that population growth has negative effects on

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The world rate of population growth is closest to

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What is meant by the demographic transition? What are the differences in the demographic transition between the current developed economies and developing countries?

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