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| Assertion: A falling dependency ratio can be a source of economic growth and prosperity for a country. Reason: In case of falling dependency ratio there is a larger proportion of workers relative to non-workers. |
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| Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| A rising dependency ratio is a cause for worry in countries that are facing an ageing population, since it becomes difficult for a relatively smaller proportion of working-age people to carry the burden of providing for a relatively larger proportion of dependents. On the other hand, a falling dependency ratio can be a source of economic growth and prosperity due to the larger proportion of workers relative to non-workers. This is sometimes refered to as the ‘demographic dividend’, or benefit flowing from the changing age structure. However, this benefit is temporary because the larger pool of working age people will eventually turn into non-working old people. |
