Topic 2.9 Aging Populations

Question 1

Causes of an Aging Population

Answer 1

• Low fertility rates (far below the replacement rate of 2.1)
  (Women desire education and careers; put off having children)
• Longer life expectancies
• Age-selective migration
  (Out-migration of young people
  In-migration of elderly people)

Question 2

Effects of an Aging Population

Answer 2

• Decreased labor force
• Slower economic growth
• Increased elderly population