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Trends observed in the shifting world population indicate that people aged 65 or more will soon outnumber those aged 5 or less.​ 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. decreasing preference for​ white-collar occupations C. increasing global savings rates D. dwindling labor supply

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dwindling labor supply

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As population grow old the labor force diminish if the demographic change for persons aged 5 or less tends to diminish. There will be fewer young persons suitable for work and more old retired persons in the total population.

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