The state of Ohio has a dwindling population. In an effort to increase the birthrate in the state, it offers a 5000.00 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 population in the state of Ohio
C) an increase in the need for teachers as a result of more children in the Ohio educational system
D) All of these are latent functions.

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A latent function is an unintended or unrecognized consequence. An increase in the need for teachers is an indirect effect of the policy, unlike the direct goals of increasing birth and population rates.

The State of Ohio Has a Dwindling Population