One reason birth and fertility rates in more-developed countries tend to be lower is that ____.

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The cost of raising and educating children is generally higher in more-developed countries, and this can be a factor in lower birth and fertility rates as individuals or couples may choose to have fewer children in order to provide them with the best possible opportunities. The other options (infant mortality, pollution, restrictions on number of children, and marriage rates) may have some impact on fertility rates, but they are not generally considered to be the primary reason for lower birth rates in more-developed countries.

One Reason Birth and Fertility Rates in More-Developed Countries Tend