Higher population growth in developing countries is largely due to

a. immigration from other countries.
b. a larger population base.
c. a larger population base of young women.
d. higher fertility rates.


d. higher fertility rates.

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According to Schoen et al. (2002), which of the following statements is true of the effect of the wife's employment on the marriage?

A) The wife's employment is not associated with divorce. B) The wife's employment can affect an unhappy marriage. C) The wife's employment is not associated with marital stability. D) The wife's employment destabilizes a happy marriage.

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