Income gains in the poorest DVCs may increase population growth initially, at least for a while, due to the following reasons, except:

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Decreasing life expectancy would not contribute to an increase in population growth, but would rather have the opposite effect. The other three options (declining death rates, increasing birth rates, and reduced infant mortality) could all contribute to an initial increase in population growth as income gains in the poorest DVCs lead to improved living conditions and healthcare.

Income Gains in the Poorest DVCs May Increase Population Growth