2.5 Aging Population Chapter Flashcard Review

Front

What is one reason for the Baby Boom in the U.S starting in 1945?

Back

A growth in business

Front

What is the name of the special tool used to measure population?

Back

Populations Pyramid

Front

The measure of the average length of time a person will live

Back

Life Expectancy

Front

What is the life expectancy of males in Canada in the year 2000?

Back

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Front

What is one economic concern about the baby boomers?

Back

Baby boomers will retire

Front

The study of population.

Back

Demography

Front

What measures how quickly the population of a nation is increasing?

Back

Growth Rate

Front

What was George W. Bush’s suggestion for fixing the issues with the Social Security System?

Back

Privatization

Front

A period of time marked by a significant increase in birth rate.

Back

Baby Boom

Front

What is the U.S. doing to try and increase its number of younger workers?

Back

Recruit skilled workers to immigrate