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 lower birth rate. Over time, as the elderly population grew due to increased life expectancy and fewer young people being born, there was a projected shortage of working - age people to care for the elderly. This was an unintended consequence. Option A was an intended outcome of the policy. Option B is not directly related to the one - child policy. Option D is not a widely - recognized major unintended consequence. Option E is also not a major unintended consequence 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.