How does a decline in a working-age population affect the economy?
A) An aging population leaves fewer consumers to buy goods, leading to less of a need for skilled workers.
B) A rapidly aging population equals fewer working people. This leads to a shortage of supply in workers.
C) An aging population diverts resources from the business economy and as a result resources are limited.
D) A rapidly aging population contributes to a decrease in wages for workers as they become more difficult to secure.
E) A rapidly aging population makes it more difficult for workers due to the responsibility of having to take care of the elderly.
The answer is B