A Measure of the Economic Impact of the Young and Old

question 138

Multiple Choice

A measure of the economic impact of the young and old on the more economically active and productive members of a population is known as the

• A) dependency ratio.
• B) expectancy ratio.
• C) youth-elderly cohort.
• D) infant mortality rate.
• E) crude death rate.

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Definitions:

Immigration

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country, often resulting in demographic, economic, and cultural changes within the host society.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, which could be within or across national borders, often for reasons such as seeking better economic opportunities or escaping conflict.

Internal Migration

The movement of people within a country from one region or place to another, often for work or living conditions.

Geographic Mobility

The movement of individuals or groups from one location to another, often for reasons related to employment, livelihood, or personal preference.