As an effect of population growth, age dependency is:
A)reduction in the amount of capital per worker, which lowers the productivity of labor.
B)shifts in government expenditures from the country's infrastructure to education and health care.
C)a large number of dependent children, whose consumption requirements lower the ability of the economy to save.
D)high mortality rates of middle-aged workers that reduces the average amount of investment spending.
E)survival of the elderly who are dependent on government welfare support.

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Age dependency refers to the ratio of dependent (usually considered individuals under the age of 15 and over the age of 65) to working-age individuals within a population. As the population grows, an increase in the number of dependent children can place a strain on the economy as their consumption needs may lower the ability of the economy to save, invest and grow. This can lead to a reduction in capital per worker, which lowers productivity and economic growth. This is known as the "dependency ratio" and is a key concern for many governments and policymakers.

As an Effect of Population Growth, Age Dependency Is