Should Fertility Remain at Very Low Subreplacement Levels,countries Like Japan

question 33

Multiple Choice

Should fertility remain at very low subreplacement levels,countries like Japan face which of the following prospects at some point in the future?

• A)the prospect of rapid population aging
• B)the prospect of rapid population decline
• C)the prospect of rapid population aging and the prospect of rapid population decline
• D)the prospect of rapid population aging and the prospect of steady population decline

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Definitions:

Pollution

The contamination of the natural environment, causing adverse effects on living beings and ecosystems.

Negative Externality

A cost imposed on third parties not involved in a transaction or activity, such as pollution from a factory affecting nearby residents’ health.

Second-Hand Smoke

The smoke inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others, posing health risks to non-smokers.

Unemployment

The situation where individuals who are able and willing to work are not able to find employment.