Question

which of the following explains an unintended consequence of chinas antinatalist one - child policy?
a a dramatic reduction of the birth rate and a decline of the rate of natural increase rate, resulting in lower population growth.
b agricultural families were forced to relocate to the nearest city to search for employment, resulting in increased urban population.
c a projected shortage of working - age people to care for the rising elderly population, resulting in an increase in the cost of living for older people.
d decreased spending on childhood expenses, such as education and nursery supplies results in a drop in domestic economic productivity.
e a decreased emphasis on education due to the decreasing numbers of school - age children results in a loss of international competitiveness.

Explanation:

The one - child policy led to a smaller working - age population relative to the elderly population over time. This shortage of caregivers for the elderly can drive up costs as demand for care services increases. Option A was an intended consequence. Option B is not directly related to the one - child policy. Option D and E are not major unintended consequences of the one - child policy.

Answer:

C. A projected shortage of working - age people to care for the rising elderly population, resulting in an increase in the cost of living for older people.