Production and consumption in less-developed countries is affected by all of the following factors except .A. inadequate infrastructureB. low birth ratesC. limited transportation methodsD. war, conflict, and corruption

B. Low birth rates

Explanation:

Production and consumption in less developed countries cannot be influenced by low birth rate primarily since a major characteristic of less developed countries being high birth rate i.e high population

Inadequate infrastructure hampers production as lack of proper infrastructure would lead to storage issues of raw materials.

Limited transportation would increase the time lag for inputs reaching their destination and thus would reduce production.

War, Conflict and corruption result into disruption in economic activities as well as hoarding.

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