Countries with aging populations attempt to stimulate economic growth to lessen the effect of rising medical and retirement costs by
A)cutting social security.
B)encouraging increased birth rate.
C)promoting immigration.
D)promoting emigration of the elderly.

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Promoting immigration is the best choice because it can bring in young, skilled workers who can contribute to the economy and help offset the costs of caring for the elderly. Cutting social security or promoting emigration of the elderly would not be effective solutions, and encouraging increased birth rates may take too long to have a significant impact on the aging population.

Countries with Aging Populations Attempt to Stimulate Economic Growth to Lessen