A Youth Dependency Ratio Refers to

question 24

Multiple Choice

A youth dependency ratio refers to

• A) the number of persons aged 65 years and over, to the number of persons aged 15 (or 18) to 64 years
• B) the number of persons aged 0 to 15 (or 18) years, to the population aged 15 (or 18) to 64 years
• C) the number of persons aged 65 years and over, and the number of persons aged 0 to 15 (or 18) years, to the number of persons aged 15 (or 18) to 64 years
• D) the number of persons aged 65 years and over, to the number of persons aged less than 15 (or 18) years
• E) the number of persons aged 65 to 84 years, to the number of persons aged 45 to 54 years

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Definitions:

Futures Contract

A legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.

Long Position

The futures trader who commits to purchasing the underlying asset.

Short Position

An investment strategy where an investor sells borrowed securities with the expectation of buying them back at a lower price to make a profit.

Agricultural Futures

Contracts to buy or sell agricultural commodities, such as wheat, corn, or soybeans, at a predetermined price on a specified future date, used for hedging or speculative purposes.