Apocalyptic Demography Refers to the Notion That Population Aging Has

question 66

Multiple Choice

Apocalyptic demography refers to the notion that population aging has catastrophic consequences for society. The research to date

• A) supports an apocalyptic view of aging
• B) does not support an apocalyptic view of aging
• C) provides inconsistent evidence for an apocalyptic view of aging
• D) has not investigated an apocalyptic view of aging
• E) suggests an apocalyptic view of aging only applies to Canada

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