What challenges do employers and societies face as a result of people living longer healthier lives?
a. The number of elderly people will outpace the number of young people.
*b. There will be roughly equal numbers of people living in each generation.
c. Countries will have increased expense as they fund social security and retirement fund programs.
d. There will be greater unemployment for younger people as the older people remain in the workforce.
*b. There will be roughly equal numbers of people living in each generation.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. Choice A B. Choice B C. Choice C D. Choice D