The Ratio of the Number of People in the Population

question 58

Multiple Choice

The ratio of the number of people in the population aged 65 and older to the number of people aged 20 to 64 has risen in most of the developed countries as:

• A)longevity has declined and the families have had many children.
• B)the family planning laws have been relaxed.
• C)birth rates have increased over time.
• D)there has been an increased preference for male child.
• E)longevity has increased and the families have had fewer children.

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Definitions:

Socially Optimal

A condition where resources are allocated in a way that benefits society as a whole, maximizing overall welfare.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, affecting air, water, and land.

Beneficiaries

Individuals or groups that receive benefits or advantages from actions, policies, or trusts, often in the context of insurance, inheritance, or social programs.

Society

A broad term defining a group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community, sharing customs, laws, and organizations.