Author Question: Which of the following is not true about NRR/GRR? a) Its value increases as female mortality ... (Read 18 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following is not true about NRR/GRR?

a) Its value increases as female mortality below age 50 declines.
b) In the MDR, it has been above .9 since 1950.
c) It has increased substantially since 1950 in the LDR.
d) It is higher in the LeastDC than in the LDR.

Question 2

Why can the NRR continue to increase after the TFR has begun to decline?

a) Infant and child mortality can decline rapidly which leads to an increase in the NRR.
b) A high level of immigration leads to an increase in the NRR.
c) Old age mortality can decline rapidly which leads to an increase in the NRR.
d) Female labor force participation can increase which leads to an increase in the NRR.