The state of Ohio has a dwindling population. In an effort to increase the birthrate in the state, it offers a $5,000 bonus to all families giving birth in the state for the next three years. Which of the following is the latent function?
A. an increase in the birth rate for the state of Ohio
B. an increase in the state's budget deficit due to the number of bonuses distributed to families
C. an increase in the need for teachers as a result of more children in the Ohio educational system
D. an increase in the population in the state of Ohio
Answer: C
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