Question

Exam Practice Questions

e-Choice Questions
ch of the following countries would have the
st rate of natural increase in population?
nited States
igeria
ustralia
pan
hana
Preparing for the AP Exam
3. An increase in the aging population in a country
means that
a. its dependency ratio will be higher.
b. its economy will stagnate.
c. there will be a greater need for playgrounds.
d. it will have a minimal effect on the population.
e. it will adversely affect the environment.

Answer 1

B. its economy will stagnate.

Step-by-step explanation:

A rapidly aging population means there are fewer working-age people in the economy. This leads to a supply shortage of qualified workers, making it more difficult for businesses to fill in-demand roles. An economy that cannot fill in-demand occupations faces adverse consequences, including declining productivity, higher labor costs, delayed business expansion, and reduced international competitiveness. In some instances, a supply shortage may push up wages, thereby causing wage inflation and creating a vicious cycle of price/wage spiral.