-Examine the Dependency Ratio Trends for the Regions in This

question 4

Multiple Choice

-Examine the dependency ratio trends for the regions in this figure.The dependency ratio for high-income countries has risen because

• A)more people work to keep per capita incomes high.
• B)as per capita income rises,family size increases.
• C)as per capita income rises,people marry at a younger age.
• D)life-spans are longer following a demographic window.

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