Demographic Change and Economic Inequality

Description: This quiz focuses on the relationship between demographic change and economic inequality. It covers topics such as the impact of aging populations, migration, and education on income distribution and economic growth.
Number of Questions: 16
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What is the term used to describe the increasing share of older people in a population?

  1. Aging population

  2. Youth bulge

  3. Demographic transition

  4. Population growth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An aging population refers to the situation where the proportion of older people (typically defined as those aged 65 and above) in a population is increasing.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of an aging population?

  1. Increased labor force participation

  2. Increased government spending on healthcare

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Increased fertility rates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As people age, they are more likely to experience health problems, which can lead to increased healthcare costs. This can put a strain on government budgets.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one place to another?

  1. Migration

  2. Urbanization

  3. Industrialization

  4. Globalization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another, either within a country or across borders.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of migration?

  1. Increased cultural diversity

  2. Increased economic inequality

  3. Increased social unrest

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Migration can have a variety of consequences, both positive and negative. It can lead to increased cultural diversity, economic inequality, and social unrest, depending on the specific circumstances.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people move from rural areas to urban areas?

  1. Migration

  2. Urbanization

  3. Industrialization

  4. Globalization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Urbanization refers to the process by which people move from rural areas to urban areas.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of urbanization?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Increased air pollution

  3. Increased traffic congestion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urbanization can have a variety of consequences, both positive and negative. It can lead to increased economic growth, air pollution, and traffic congestion, depending on the specific circumstances.

What is the term used to describe the level of education that a person has?

  1. Literacy

  2. Numeracy

  3. Educational attainment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Educational attainment refers to the level of education that a person has completed.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of education?

  1. Increased economic opportunities

  2. Increased social mobility

  3. Increased political participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education can have a variety of positive consequences, including increased economic opportunities, social mobility, and political participation.

What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of income and wealth in a society?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Income inequality

  3. Wealth inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic inequality, income inequality, and wealth inequality all refer to the unequal distribution of income and wealth in a society.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of economic inequality?

  1. Increased social unrest

  2. Increased crime

  3. Increased poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic inequality can have a variety of negative consequences, including increased social unrest, crime, and poverty.

What is the term used to describe the relationship between demographic change and economic inequality?

  1. Demographic-economic link

  2. Demographic-inequality nexus

  3. Demographic-economic relationship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The demographic-economic link, demographic-inequality nexus, and demographic-economic relationship all refer to the relationship between demographic change and economic inequality.

Which of the following is a potential mechanism through which demographic change can affect economic inequality?

  1. Changes in the labor force

  2. Changes in government spending

  3. Changes in social norms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Demographic change can affect economic inequality through a variety of mechanisms, including changes in the labor force, government spending, and social norms.

What is the term used to describe the situation where the income gap between the rich and the poor is increasing?

  1. Income polarization

  2. Income divergence

  3. Income inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Income polarization refers to the situation where the income gap between the rich and the poor is increasing.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of income polarization?

  1. Increased social unrest

  2. Increased political instability

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Income polarization can lead to increased social unrest and political instability.

What is the term used to describe the situation where the wealth gap between the rich and the poor is increasing?

  1. Wealth polarization

  2. Wealth divergence

  3. Wealth inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wealth polarization refers to the situation where the wealth gap between the rich and the poor is increasing.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of wealth polarization?

  1. Increased social unrest

  2. Increased political instability

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wealth polarization can lead to increased social unrest and political instability.

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