(Consider This) Governments' Main Economic Concern About Low Birthrates Is

question 186

Multiple Choice

(Consider This) Governments' main economic concern about low birthrates is that

• A) in a few decades, there will not be enough working-age adults to support pension responsibilities to retirees.
• B) the smaller population makes the economy more vulnerable to foreign takeover.
• C) a declining population will reduce worker productivity.
• D) smaller populations are more susceptible to epidemics.

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