A. a general rise in the standard of living for all segments of society
B. a rapid decline in the standard of living
C. false advertising and credit expansion
D. dissatisfaction based on relative deprivation
Miscellaneous Economics Mcqs
If population growth in the underdeveloped nations continues unabated in 2050 world population will be…………..?
A. 6 billion
B. 8 billion
C. 10 billion
D. 30 billion
Birthrates remain high is the Third World because……………..?
A. there has been cultural lag following superimposed industrialization
B. in many cultures a man,s worth is measured by the number of his children
C. contraception is either opposed or not properly practiced
D. all of the above
The United States Canada Northern and Western Europe among other areas are…………….?
A. in the first stage of the demographic transition
B. still trying to curb population growth
C. threatened by under population
D. in the third stage of the demographic transition
Factors in the urban crisis include……………?
A. the move of the middle class and industry to the suburbs
B. the inner city,s declining tax base
C. a high percentage of deprived and trapped individuals
D. all of the above
The urban crisis…………….?
A. is intensified by the move of the middle class to the suburbs
B. has been reduced by urban renewal
C. has been intensified by gentrification
D. is well on the way to being resolved
Social organization in the city brought ALL BUT which one of these changes ?
A. The class structure became more rigid
B. Families became nuclear
C. Primary group ties became less important
D. Formal agencies of control multiplied
In developing nations cities are growing along with rural areas because……………?
A. of lower death rates
B. of high birth rates
C. cultural values encourage large families
D. all of the above
An ecological city is……………….?
A. the central city suburbs and satellites
B. one with a recycling enter
C. one containing a clean water supply for the area
D. where urban planning originates
A decline in the rural population was due chiefly to…………….?
A. factories
B. the continued improvements in agricultural methods
C. population size
D. the favor of the local tyrant