Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 2WDYT
Can you think of other policies that might be effective in encouraging population control and resource conservation in the United States?
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Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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