-Examine the Dependency Ratio Trends for the Regions in This

question 10

Multiple Choice

-Examine the dependency ratio trends for the regions in this figure.Which of the following best explains the recent increase in the dependency ratio in developed countries?

• A)As per capita income rises,people marry at a younger age.
• B)More people have to work to keep per capita incomes high.
• C)Life spans are longer resulting in an increase in elderly citizens.
• D)As per capita income rises,family size increases.

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