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QuizMultiple Choice

Barriers to Economic Growth

Question 10 • W Geography_B_IC

Which of the following is not a reason why a high dependency rate leads to low levels of social welfare?

Answer
A
Resources are disproportionately spent on the oldest members of society.
B
Dependents contribute little to the national economy.
C
Dependents contribute little to the tax base.
D
The average age of the national population is too low to support economic and social growth.