CAIE IGCSE Economics 5.3.2 The Effects of Changes in the Size and Structure of Populations Questions

Practise Cambridge IGCSE Economics by interpreting ageing-population data and evaluating effects on labour supply, public spending, saving, growth and living standards.

Exam points

Interpret population pyramids and demographic data to identify an ageing population and changing dependency ratios.
Explain how population ageing affects labour supply, government spending, saving, consumption, growth and living standards.
Evaluate policies such as employing older workers, migration or healthcare investment in response to demographic ageing.

[Maximum number: 1]

A country has a falling birth rate and a rising death rate, while an increasing number of its working age adults (16-60 years) are seeking employment abroad.

How is this likely to affect the numbers in the different age groups in the country?

under 16 years

16-60 years

over 60 years

fall

rise

fall

rise

fall

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