In some developing countries,the standard of living,as measured by per capita income,has declined because:
A)the population growth rate has exceeded the growth rate in total production.
B)the growth rate in total production has exceeded the population growth rate.
C)the infant mortality rate has exceeded the total growth rate.
D)the inflation rate has exceeded the total growth in production.
E)the growth rate in total production is not as high as the targeted growth rate.

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If the population growth rate exceeds the rate of growth in total production, this means that there are more people being added to the population than there is production to support them. This results in a decline in the standard of living as measured by per capita income. This is because there is less to go around for each person, leading to poverty and a decline in overall economic wellbeing.

In Some Developing Countries,the Standard of Living,as Measured by Per