Increasing education results in a decrease in total fertility, primarily by:

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Education, particularly for women, tends to delay the age at which they have their first child, as they prioritize their careers and personal goals. This delay in childbearing tends to result in lower overall fertility rates. Accelerated marriage age (A), decreased access to contraceptives (C), and a greater understanding of traditional and religious beliefs (D) have not consistently shown a strong correlation with decreased fertility rates. Decreasing the economic standing of childless individuals (E) is unlikely to have a direct impact on fertility rates.

Increasing Education Results in a Decrease in Total Fertility, Primarily