Which of the Following Will Have the GREATEST Negative Impact

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will have the GREATEST negative impact the overall dependency ratio?

• A) having a fertility rate that is greater than the fertility replacement level
• B) having a fertility replacement level that is greater than the fertility rate
• C) having more people under 15 than over 65
• D) having more people over 65 than under 15

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