Which of the Following Descriptions Most Accurately Characterizes the Baby

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes the baby boomers?

• A)They are aging and slowing down.
• B)They are a shrinking market for new housing and home remodeling.
• C)They are past their peak earning and spending years.
• D)They account for about 1/3 of the population and hold 50% of Canada's wealth.
• E)They were largely unaffected by the recent recession.

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