In low-income countries, increasing opportunities available to women is likely to
A) stagnate the economy.
B) lower the birth rate.
C) result in less schooling for men.
D) increase the birth rate.

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In low-income countries, increasing opportunities for women is likely to lower the birth rate. As women gain more opportunities for education and employment, they are more likely to delay or limit their childbearing, leading to a lower birth rate overall.

In Low-Income Countries, Increasing Opportunities Available to Women Is Likely