Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Population

Population — practice question

In developed countries, the share of people aged $65$ and above is large and continues to rise. Which economic consequence is most likely to arise from this type of change in population structure?

  • AGovernment transfer payments will increase.
  • BMore facilities will be needed to retrain workers.
  • CThere will be a rise in the economic growth rate.
  • DThe total savings in the economy will increase.

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