Economics 2281 · O Level · Population

Population — practice question

Predictions suggest that by 2050 China will have 53 million fewer children under 14, 100 million fewer workers and 234 million more people aged over 60. What is the likely effect in China of these changes?

  • AThe dependency ratio will fall.
  • BThe Government’s expenditure will fall.
  • CThe Government’s income will fall.
  • DThe total population will fall.

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