AP Human Geography
Declining birth rates refer to a significant decrease in the number of live births in a population over a specific period. This phenomenon is often associated with various socio-economic changes, including increased access to education, improved healthcare, and shifts in cultural attitudes towards family size and child-rearing. As societies transition from agricultural to industrial economies, declining birth rates can be linked to the Demographic Transition Model, where countries move from high birth and death rates to lower rates, reflecting modernization and urbanization.