If a country has a growing elderly population and a very low birth rate, which policy would be the most balanced?

Correct answer: A combination of elderly care, labour participation, skills and family support

Very low fertility and a growing elderly population create several connected pressures. There may be greater demand for health care, pensions, long-term support, and suitable housing, while the future labour force may become smaller. A single action cannot address all these effects. A balanced policy therefore supports older people while also strengthening the economy and families.

Option B is correct because it combines elderly care, pension improvement, greater labour-force participation, skills, and family support. Better opportunities for women and older workers can increase participation, while education and training can raise productivity. Family support may make child-rearing easier, but simply promoting births is not enough. Closing schools or abolishing pensions would worsen social and economic problems rather than solve them.