Trends Observed in the Shifting World Population Indicate That the Average

question 63

Multiple Choice

Trends observed in the shifting world population indicate that the average age of the world population in increasing.Also,population over 80 is expected to more than double by the year 2040.Which of the following is a likely implication of such population trend?

• A)decreasing demands on social entitlement programs
• B)increasing global savings rates
• C)dwindling global labour supply
• D)decreasing preference for blue-collar occupations

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