The Youth Cohort

question 136

Multiple Choice

The youth cohort

• A) is not fully active in the labour force.
• B) is between the ages of 16 and 30.
• C) has little effect on the dependency ratio.
• D) refers to the Net Generation.
• E) is more likely to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT).

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Definitions:

Iroquois

A historically powerful northeast Native American confederacy known for their role in trade, warfare, and diplomacy during the colonial period of North America.

Jesuits

Members of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded in 1540 focused on education, intellectual research, and missionary work.

Mohawk Territory

A region historically inhabited and governed by the Mohawk people, part of the Iroquois Confederacy in North America.

Colbert

Jean-Baptiste Colbert was a French politician who served as the Minister of Finances of France under King Louis XIV, known for his policies that promoted mercantilism and the development of French industries.