A comparison between those individuals whom society considers economically unproductive and those considered economically productive is the

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The comparison between those considered economically unproductive (such as children, elderly individuals, and those with disabilities) and economically productive individuals (those in the labor force) is captured by the dependency ratio. The dependency ratio measures the number of dependents (those considered economically unproductive) for every 100 individuals in the working age population (those considered economically productive). The higher the dependency ratio, the greater the burden on the working-age population to financially support dependents. Therefore, the best choice is B, the dependency ratio.

A Comparison Between Those Individuals Whom Society Considers Economically Unproductive