which of the following is not a reason why a ...
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. please select the best answer from the choices provided. o a o b o c o d
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# Brief Explanations:
A high - dependency rate means a large number of non - working (dependent) people. Dependents contribute little to the economy and tax base, and resources may be spent disproportionately on them. However, a high dependency rate usually implies a large number of elderly or young dependents, not a low average age that would support growth. Option A, B, and C are valid reasons for low social welfare due to high dependency rate, while D is not.
# Answer:
D