What does demographic ageing mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A rise in the share of older people in a population
- Step 1: It results from longer life expectancy and fewer births. Step 2. It affects pensions and health spending. Answer: a larger share of older people. Why not the others: these describe other trends.
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