Ellen Gee (2000)identifies Several Factors That Will Alleviate the Generational

question 69

Multiple Choice

Ellen Gee (2000) identifies several factors that will alleviate the generational war between the old and the young.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

• A) The fertility rate is declining.
• B) The government makes efforts to reduce the future burden of the pension system.
• C) Younger people will pay reduced amounts of income tax.
• D) Older people dedicate significant amounts of volunteer labour.

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