Based on population and economic development trends, the world population is expected to ____ in the last part of this century.
A) explode
B) increase mildly
C) become stable and constant
D) decline

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The world population is expected to decline in the last part of this century due to declining fertility rates and an aging population in developed countries. Additionally, some developing countries are also expected to experience declines in population due to factors such as urbanization and access to education and healthcare leading to lower fertility rates.

Based on Population and Economic Development Trends, the World Population