Question
What does it mean if a nation has a high dependency rate?
A.
The nation has a large number of children, whose families must provide for them.
B.
The average age of the population is over 30.
C.
The nation's population is shrinking due to a low birth rate.
D.
The nation enjoys a high life expectancy and must assist elderly members of society.
A.
The nation has a large number of children, whose families must provide for them.
B.
The average age of the population is over 30.
C.
The nation's population is shrinking due to a low birth rate.
D.
The nation enjoys a high life expectancy and must assist elderly members of society.
Answers
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A.
A high dependency rate means a large proportion of the population is nonworking (especially children or the elderly). In many cases this shows up as many children, so families and the workforce must support more dependents.
A high dependency rate means a large proportion of the population is nonworking (especially children or the elderly). In many cases this shows up as many children, so families and the workforce must support more dependents.
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