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Family sizes have declined
The 20th century brought a radical decrease in family size worldwide. According to estimates of the United Nations and the World Bank, which of the following countries had the greatest decline in the average number of children per woman between 1970 and 2005? (Boston Globe, 7/20/08)
Highest prison populations
Around the world, more than 9 million people are currently in prisons. That is equal to the size of the population of Sweden or Bolivia. Which country has the highest number of prisoners? (Boston Globe, 7/13/08)
Effects of China's growth
China's economic rise seems unstoppable. After very modest beginnings, it has attained the second-largest share of global manufacturing output. Which major manufacturing nation suffered the biggest decline during China's rise? (Boston Globe, 7/6/08)
Where the rich really live
It is often assumed that Americans are, on average, the world’s richest people. But is that really so? Which of the following countries has the world’s highest level of annual per capita income? (Boston Globe, 6/29/08)
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