Question

1. the dependency ratio is a demographic measure that compares the number of people typically not in the labor force (dependents) to those typically in the labor force (the working - age population). which age groups are most commonly considered \dependents\? (1 point) *

a) people aged 16 - 64

b) people under 15 and over 65.

c) young adults aged 18 - 25 and retirees aged 60+.

d) individuals receiving government assistance

Explanation:

The dependency ratio compares non - labor force (dependents) to labor force. Dependents are typically those too young or too old to work. People under 15 are generally too young to enter the labor force, and those over 65 are often retired and out of the labor force.

Answer:

B. People under 15 and over 65