Lesson 4 of 4 · 35 min

Responses and Adaptation to an Aging World

Evaluate the economic, social, and family consequences of aging populations and assess responses mentioned in the source, such as adjusting taxes or benefits, extending working lives, and expanding the role of older adults in families and society, along with future challenges these responses address.

Lesson explanation

Responses and Adaptation to an Aging WorldAn aging population means that a larger share of a country’s people are older adults, while the share of younger workers often becomes smaller. In Passage 2 - The World Turns Gray, this trend appears across many region...

Read the full explanation