How does a decline in a working-age population affect the economy? A) An aging population leaves fewer consumers to buy goods, leading to less of a need for skilled workers.

B) A rapidly aging population equals fewer working people. This leads to a shortage of supply in workers.

C) An aging population diverts resources from the business economy and as a result resources are limited.

D) A rapidly aging population contributes to a decrease in wages for workers as they become more difficult to secure.

E) A rapidly aging population makes it more difficult for workers due to the responsibility of having to take care of the elderly.

The answer is B