Question

In many developing nations, young women have lower enrollment rates in secondary school than do young men.

Which of the following observations are consistent with greater educational opportunities for young women leading to faster economic growth in these countries? Check all that apply.

The opportunity cost of having a child is lower.

Increased human capital reduces productivity.

There are external benefits associated with greater knowledge in a country.

Answer 1

Answer: The statement that apply is "There are external benefits associated with greater knowledge in a country."

Explanation: An increase in educational opportunities for women produces an increase in the opportunity cost of having a child so it could reduce the population growth rate.  Greater educational opportunities for women would produce an increase in human capital, therefore, it would also increase productivity, causing external benefits and there would be greater knowledge in the country that could produce an improvement in economic growth.