Japan provides a uniquely extreme example of which of the following issues in the transition of developed democracies?
A) an aging population and homogeneity that threatens the welfare state
B) devolution that has reduced national sovereignty
C) regional integration that has reduced national sovereignty
D) a focus on individual freedom that has resulted in much reduced collective equality

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Japan's aging population and homogeneity have put a strain on their welfare state as there are fewer young people to support the elderly, and a lack of diversity can create social and economic issues. While other developed democracies may also face these issues to some extent, Japan's situation is uniquely extreme. Devolution, regional integration, and individual freedom are not specific issues to Japan and do not apply to this question.

Japan Provides a Uniquely Extreme Example of Which of the Following