Which of the following is not a reason why a high dependency rate leads to low levels of social welfare?

A.

Resources are disproportionately spent on the oldest members of society.

B.

Dependents contribute little to the national economy.

C.

Dependents contribute little to the tax base.

D.

The average age of the national population is too low to support economic and social growth.

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Myah Donaldson

22 September, 16:46

Which of the following is not a reason why a high dependency rate leads to low levels of social welfare?

A.

Resources are disproportionately spent on the oldest members of society.

B.

Dependents contribute little to the national economy.

C.

Dependents contribute little to the tax base.

D.

The average age of the national population is too low to support economic and social growth.

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Karina Banks · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Resources are disproportionately spent on the oldest members of society.

This is not a reason because the resources are not disproportionately spent on the elderly, or 65+. Dependents are also kids younger than 14, so it's not just what is mentioned in a.