Movement of the Fast-Growing Asian Nations Through the Demographic Transition

question 18

Multiple Choice

Movement of the fast-growing Asian nations through the demographic transition may have had an impact on growth rates because it

• A)reduced expenditures on health care.
• B)reduced expenditures on pensions.
• C)increased savings.
• D)increased consumption relative to GDP.
• E)increased the number of retired people.

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