For Significant Numbers of Elderly to Be Able to Withdraw

question 39

Multiple Choice

For significant numbers of elderly to be able to withdraw from the labor force, four (4) conditions must exist in society, according to your text. Which is NOT one of those conditions?

• A)A society must produce an economic surplus that is large enough to support its nonemployed members.
• B)There must be a mechanism in place to divert some of the ecoonomic surplus to the nonemployed members.
• C)Life expectancy must reach at least 65 so that there are sufficient numbers of old people.
• D)Nonemployed members must be viewed positively by the rest of the society.
• E)The activities and leisure of the nonemployed must be seen as legitimate.

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Definitions:

Neo-Liberalism

An economic and political ideology and policy model that emphasizes the value of free-market competition, minimizing state intervention in the economy.

Sweeping Generalization

A broad and oversimplified conclusion or statement that does not account for exceptions or differences.

Stable

Describes a state of equilibrium or consistency within a system, characterized by the absence of significant change or fluctuation.

Socially Excluded

Individuals or groups who are marginalized from participating fully in economic, social, and cultural life of their community or society.