The ________ is the number of people who are too young or too old to work, compared to the number of people in their productive years.
A) youth bulge
B) workforce
C) workforce load
D) dependency ratio
E) debt burden

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given definition perfectly matches the description of the dependency ratio, which is the number of dependents (those too young or too old to work) compared to the total number of people in the working-age population. The terms "youth bulge," "workforce," "workforce load," and "debt burden" do not accurately reflect this definition.

The ________ Is the Number of People Who Are Too