Some argue that crude dependency rates tell only part of the story.What do they use instead to determine the economic burden of an older population?

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Effective dependency ratios take into account not only the number of dependents (youth and elderly) but also the number of people who are of working age and capable of supporting them financially. This gives a more accurate picture of the economic burden of an older population.

Some Argue That Crude Dependency Rates Tell Only Part of the Story.What