Which of the Following Is NOT an Accurate Statement About

question 290

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about consumer markets in the United States?

• A) There are already over 310 million people in the United States.
• B) The average age of the U.S. population is rising.
• C) The number of people in the 65+ age group will decline very substantially in the next decade.
• D) The post-WWII baby boom was followed eventually by the 1970s baby bust and then the 1980s echo boom.
• E) The number of people in the 45-64 age group increased very substantially in the 2000-2010 decade.

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