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How does the aging population impact the availability of capital for businesses?
It leads to a larger proportion of funds being held up in pension and retirement funds, making it difficult for businesses to access capital from the general masses.
How does aging impact entrepreneurship according to the text?
It leads to an increase in successful businesses started by individuals in their fifties due to their years of experience.
How does technology moderate the effects of aging on economies according to the text?
By increasing the use of technology, even though it's aging, thus helping to moderate the effects of aging.
What impact does aging have on public goods consumption?
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How does aging affect the defense sector according to the text?
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In what way does aging impact capital for businesses according to the text?
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What is the impact of aging on entrepreneurship based on the information provided?
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What role does technology play in moderating the effects of aging on economies?
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What is one effect of aging on public goods consumption?
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In what way does aging affect the defense sector?
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What is the projected percentage of Singapore's population expected to be older than age sixty-five by 2030?
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In the context of aging population in Singapore, what does the distribution of elderly in different parts of the country signify?
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What are the two key areas of the economy that are discussed in relation to the impact of aging?
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In the traditional framework of production economics, what are the three most traditional forms of production inputs?
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What additional factors have scholars introduced in the last two decades in the context of production economics?
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Which two key inputs experienced disruption during the 2008-2009 financial crisis?
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What disruption did the COVID-19 pandemic cause with regards to production economics?
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How does an aging population impact economies that rely heavily on physical labor?
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What implication does an aging population have on countries in terms of tax revenue?
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What is the 'silver tsunami'?
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What has contributed to the 'silver tsunami' phenomenon?
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What proportion of Singapore's population was above the age of 65 in 2010?
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What is the significance of the term 'baby boomers'?
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What impact do reduced birth rates have on the 'silver tsunami'?
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How are developed countries affected by the 'silver tsunami'?
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What does the term 'silver tsunami' imply about the workforce?
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What is the typical retirement age in many countries?
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What is the primary impact of the 'silver tsunami' on healthcare services?
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Why is the term 'silver tsunami' used to describe this demographic shift?
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What is an example of a durable product mentioned in the text?
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How does the reliance on insurance in private healthcare impact the delivery of services?
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In societies with a larger proportion of elderly individuals, what can be expected in terms of social activities?
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How does the impact of aging potentially affect the consumption of an economy?
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What are examples of consumable products mentioned in the text?
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In what type of society would you expect to see more vibrant social activities according to the text?
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How do businesses providing various types of services need to adjust based on the demographic base they're working with?
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What are examples of services provided by commercial entities mentioned in the text?
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What is one way to classify products according to the text?
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How does consumption impact the need for repurchasing products according to the text?
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What are the three traditional forms of production inputs in the context of production economics as mentioned in the text?
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How does aging impact the effective size of the labor force according to the information provided?
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What two key areas of the economy are discussed in relation to the impact of aging in the text?
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How does aging impact the availability of capital for businesses according to the text?
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What does technology represent in the context of production economics as per the text?
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In which direction does the text suggest that the elderly population in Singapore started to move as seen in 2011?
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What factor did scholars introduce in the last two decades in the context of production economics, based on the information provided?
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What disruption occurred during the 2008-2009 financial crisis according to the text?
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What is one implication of an aging population on countries in terms of tax revenue based on the information provided?
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'Silver tsunami', as mentioned in the text, refers to which demographic shift?
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In the context of the text, what is an example of a durable product?
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How does the mix of social activities differ in cities with a larger proportion of elderly, according to the text?
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What is the potential impact of aging on the consumption of an economy, as described in the text?
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How do businesses providing various types of services need to adjust based on the demographic base they're working with, according to the text?
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What are examples of consumable products mentioned in the text?
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What is one way to classify products, as per the text?
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In what type of society would you expect to see a larger reliance on insurance in private healthcare, based on the text?
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What disruption did the COVID-19 pandemic cause with regards to production economics?
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What is one effect of aging on public goods consumption, as per the text?
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How does technology moderate the effects of aging on economies according to the text?
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What is the 'silver tsunami' referred to in the text?
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What contributed to the 'silver tsunami' phenomenon mentioned in the text?
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What is the typical retirement age in many countries as per the text?
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In which year did Singapore have 9 percent of its population above the age of sixty-five?
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How has the aging population impacted the availability of capital for businesses according to the text?
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What is one effect of aging on public goods consumption according to the text?
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How does aging potentially affect the consumption of an economy based on the information provided?
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What is one way to classify products according to the text?
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What implication does an aging population have on countries in terms of tax revenue?
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What is one impact of the 'silver tsunami' phenomenon on healthcare services according to the text?
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How does an aging population impact the availability of capital for businesses according to the text?
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What is the impact of aging on entrepreneurship based on the information provided?
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How does technology moderate the effects of aging on economies according to the text?
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In what way does aging impact capital for businesses according to the text?
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What impact does aging have on public goods consumption?
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What is one effect of aging on public goods consumption?
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What role does technology play in moderating the effects of aging on economies according to the text?
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What is the projected percentage of Singapore's population expected to be older than age sixty-five by 2030?
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What proportion of Singapore's population was above the age of 65 in 2010?
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What additional factors have scholars introduced in the last two decades in the context of production economics?
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What is the 'silver tsunami' as mentioned in the text?
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What was the typical retirement age in Singapore in 2010?
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What contributed to the 'silver tsunami' phenomenon?
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What does the term 'baby boomers' refer to?
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How has the proportion of elderly individuals changed in Singapore from 2010 to 2020?
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What is the projected percentage of Singapore's population expected to be older than age sixty-five by 2030?
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What is the primary impact of an aging population on economies that rely heavily on physical labor?
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What implication does an aging population have on countries in terms of tax revenue?
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In the traditional framework of production economics, what are the three most traditional forms of production inputs?
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What is the potential impact of aging on the consumption of an economy, as described in the text?
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What is the primary focus of private healthcare services as mentioned in the text?
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What are examples of durable products according to the text?
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In what type of economy will businesses providing services have to adjust based on the demographic base they are working with?
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What is the characteristic of consumable products as per the text?
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How does the mix of social activities differ in cities with a larger proportion of young individuals as compared to those with a larger proportion of elderly individuals?
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What impact does aging have on the availability of capital for businesses, as described in the text?
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How does technology moderate the effects of aging on economies according to the text?
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What is the primary impact of the 'silver tsunami' on healthcare services?
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How does aging impact the effective size of the labor force according to the information provided?
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What is one effect of aging on public goods consumption, as per the text?
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What is a defining characteristic of durable products according to the text?
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What is the primary characteristic of consumable products as per the text?
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How has the 'silver tsunami' phenomenon impacted the customization of products for the elderly as mentioned in the text?
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What is an example of a durable product mentioned in the text?
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How does aging potentially impact the consumption of an economy based on the information provided?
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What is one example of a consumable product mentioned in the text?
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How does the 'silver tsunami' phenomenon impact the demand for health supplements as per the text?
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What is one way to classify products according to the text?
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How has aging impacted or will potentially impact the consumption of any economy based on the information provided?
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What is one aspect of the built environment discussed in the text in relation to the elderly population?
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In what way does the aging population impact the military, as per the text?
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Why are the roads in areas with a larger proportion of elderly individuals being modified according to the text?
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How does the text suggest apartments should be designed to cater to the elderly population?
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Which sector experiences a challenge due to the reduction in the number of individuals eligible for service as per the text?
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What is the impact of an aging population on transportation networks, based on the information provided?
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What changes are needed in the built environment to accommodate an aging population, according to the text?
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What is one implication of an aging population on the built environment and infrastructure, based on the information provided?
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What is the primary focus of technology in the context of the text?
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What dichotomy is discussed in the text in relation to consumption?
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What is a key responsibility of the Ministry of Health in Singapore, as mentioned in the text?
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What does the 'silver tsunami' phenomenon primarily refer to in the context of the text?
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In what way are public goods primarily funded, according to the text?
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What type of products are handled by the Ministry of Health in Singapore, according to the text?
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How does technology play a critical role in boosting efficiency according to the text?
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What is a potential implication of aging on economies based on the information provided?
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What is the expanded definition of 'land' in the context of production economics, as per the text?
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Which of the following is NOT considered as part of the traditional aspects of production in production economics, based on the information provided?
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How does the text describe the evolving role of land in production economics?
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What are the two key areas of the economy mentioned in relation to the impact of aging?
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How does the reliance on insurance in private healthcare impact the delivery of services?
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In what way does aging impact capital for businesses according to the text?
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What is one effect of aging on public goods consumption according to the text?
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What impact does the proportion of elderly individuals in an economy have on the mix of social activities, as discussed in the text?
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How does the demographic base of an economy impact businesses that provide various types of services, based on the information provided?
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In what way does the reliance on insurance differ in private healthcare in societies with a larger proportion of elderly individuals compared to those with a larger proportion of young individuals, as per the text?
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