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A country's total population is stable, but its working-age population is shrinking while the elderly population is increasing. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: A stable total population can hide major changes in age structure

A total population is the sum of all age groups, so a stable total does not mean that the age structure is unchanged. In this case, the working-age group is becoming smaller while the elderly group is becoming larger. These changes can affect the number of available workers, the tax base, demand for health care, and the need for pensions and support, even if the total number of people remains constant.

Therefore option A is the most appropriate conclusion. Option B is wrong because the composition of the population is changing. Option C is wrong because age structure can have important economic effects. Option D is also wrong: growth in the elderly group is part of the total population’s changing composition. A total figure can hide major internal demographic changes.

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Stable PopulationAgeingWorking Age DeclineAge StructurePopulation GrowthThe World Population – DistributionDensity And GrowthThe World Population Distribution Density And Growth

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