The higher the the dependency ratio the?

a

larger the proportion of the employed relative to the unemployed

b

smaller the proportion of the active labour force relative to the inactive

c

smaller the number of the non-working age groups relative to the active labour force

d

lower the birth rate

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Emmaadams
4 years ago

The dependency ratio means those that depends on those that works

Deepthinker581
4 years ago

A low dependency ratio means that there are sufficient people working who can support the dependent population. A lower ratio could allow for better pensions and better health care for citizens. A higher ratio indicates more financial stress on working people and possible political instability.

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