Trends Observed in the Shifting World Population Indicate That the Average

question 79

Multiple Choice

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

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

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