Americans are currently living longer now than in the past because of advances in medicine. As a result, the sale of products that meet the needs of older individuals, such as devices that assist in walking and movement, have increased. In the context of an industry's macroenvironment, age is considered which type of force?

A. Technological 
B. Demographic 
C. Social 
D. Political 
E. Legal 


Answer: B

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