The demographic transition view of population growth argues that, on average (and as perceived by parents), the marginal
A) benefits of extra children are larger in IACs than in DVCs.
B) costs of extra children are lower in IACs than in DVCs.
C) costs of extra children are larger in IACs than in DVCs.
D) benefits of extra children are the same in DVCs and IACs.

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The demographic transition theory argues that as countries develop economically and socially, the cost of raising children increases, and parents perceive the benefits of having fewer children. In IACs (less economically developed countries), the costs of raising children can be lower due to factors such as lower education costs or the availability of child labor. In contrast, in DVCs (more economically developed countries), the cost of raising children is higher due to factors such as higher education costs, childcare costs, and increased competition for resources. Therefore, the costs of extra children are larger in IACs than in DVCs, as parents perceive the burden of raising additional children as more significant in these countries.

The Demographic Transition View of Population Growth Argues That, on Average