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Unit 4: Human population - trends and issues
Quick questions on Ageing population challenges and responses: VCE Geography
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What is causes of population ageing?Show answer
A population ages when the proportion of older people rises relative to the young. Two trends drive this:
What is the dependency ratio?Show answer
The dependency ratio compares the dependent population (children and the elderly) with the working-age population. Ageing raises the old-age dependency ratio, meaning each worker supports more retirees through taxes that fund pensions and healthcare. This is the core economic challenge of ageing.
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