Aging Europe

A country with an aging population is MOST LIKELY to face rapidly rising costs for which of the following?

• refugees

• pensions

• pollution

• unemployment

Why is Europe sometimes called "the old continent"?

• Because Europe has been around for centuries.

• Because all of the young people are moving elsewhere.

• Because of the aging population.

• Because Europe's monuments are so old.

What is one reason that a population ages?

• There is a rise in life expectancy.

• There is a rise in the birth rate.

• There is a drop in life expectancy.

• There is a rise in health care.

What is one solution for pension costs?

• Decrease the retirement age.

• Decrease the number of young people entering the workforce.

• Raise the amount of money given to the retired people.

• Raise the retirement age.

What is one solution for decreasing health care costs for Europeans?

• Providing preventative care.

• Putting more people in nursing homes.

• Paying pensions for people who can't care for family members.

• Treating more health problems.

What is the median age in Europe?

• 40

• 12

• 25

• 35

Why are people living longer?

• Health Care

• Diet

• Preventative Health Care

• All of the above

Some senior citizens continue to work because they cannot afford to retire?

• True

• False

Family size is increasing or decreasing

• increasing

• decreasing

What are European countries doing to attract skilled workers?

• Changing immigration laws

• Adding more hours required to work

• Pay them less

• Having more kids