Which of the following is CORRECT about the rapid aging of Japan's population?
a. It is the result of a combination of a high life expectancy and a low birthrate.
b. It means that there is a significant shortfall in the number of workers.
c. It has led to increased government spending not only on social security and health care for the elderly but also on birthrate-boosting efforts.
d. Although other industrialized countries are also "graying," the situation is most extreme in Japan.
e. All of these
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