What will happen to demand when a larger proportion of people belong to older age groups relative to younger age groups?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · PYQS · September 2025
What will happen to demand when a larger proportion of people belong to older age groups relative to younger age groups?
(A) A. There will be increased demand for children's books.
(B) B. There will be increased demand for geriatric care services, spectacles and walking sticks etc.
(C) C. There will be increased demand for normal goods and services.
(D) D. There will be decreased demand for goods and services.

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. There will be increased demand for geriatric care services, spectacles and walking sticks etc.

Topics: Theory of Demand and Supply

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