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The fact that the birth rate has declined while more people are living longer means that more old people have to be supported by those of working age. This is sometimes called the ‘burden of dependency’.
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© 1988 Gerard O’Donnell
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O’Donnell, G. (1988). The Effects of Population Change. In: Mastering Sociology. Macmillan Master Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10247-1_16
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