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According to the article, what is the most shocking change to humanity globally in the next century?
According to the article, what is the most shocking change to humanity globally in the next century?
- Global terror
- Climate change
- Increased taxes to support the aging population
- Massive demographic changes from 'The Global Flight from the Family' (correct)
With an inverted population pyramid, what will happen to taxes?
With an inverted population pyramid, what will happen to taxes?
- Taxes will be eliminated due to the strain on governments
- Taxes will remain the same
- Taxes will decrease due to fewer young workers
- Taxes will have to be very high to support the massive number of retirees (correct)
How has Spain's birth rate changed in the last decade?
How has Spain's birth rate changed in the last decade?
- It has increased by 25%
- It has doubled
- It has dropped by almost 25% (correct)
- It has remained the same
What is Spain's fertility rate compared to other European Union countries?
What is Spain's fertility rate compared to other European Union countries?
What was the total number of babies born in Spain in 2023?
What was the total number of babies born in Spain in 2023?
How did Spain's birth rate change in 2023 compared to 2022?
How did Spain's birth rate change in 2023 compared to 2022?
What is one implication of how average fixed costs change with output for firms with large fixed costs?
What is one implication of how average fixed costs change with output for firms with large fixed costs?
What has driven the economic crisis facing most European nations according to the text?
What has driven the economic crisis facing most European nations according to the text?
Approximately what percentage of medical-care expenditures are people paid for themselves without government or insurance involvement?
Approximately what percentage of medical-care expenditures are people paid for themselves without government or insurance involvement?
Who is mentioned as the CEO of Forbes Media in the text?
Who is mentioned as the CEO of Forbes Media in the text?
What is the estimated worth of Apple mentioned in the text?
What is the estimated worth of Apple mentioned in the text?
Which organization is highlighted as a huge beneficiary of Apple's technology in the text?
Which organization is highlighted as a huge beneficiary of Apple's technology in the text?
Who established a foundation with assets worth $35 billion according to the text?
Who established a foundation with assets worth $35 billion according to the text?
What is the primary theme of Mr. Forbes' book 'How Capitalism Will Save Us: Why Free People and Free Markets Are the Best Answer in Today's Economy'?
What is the primary theme of Mr. Forbes' book 'How Capitalism Will Save Us: Why Free People and Free Markets Are the Best Answer in Today's Economy'?
Which government departments are mentioned as having bloated bureaucracies in the text?
Which government departments are mentioned as having bloated bureaucracies in the text?
What term do European demographers use to describe the phenomenon of declining birth and death rates?
What term do European demographers use to describe the phenomenon of declining birth and death rates?
What demographic trend has been observed in Europe regarding marriage and divorce?
What demographic trend has been observed in Europe regarding marriage and divorce?
According to the passage, what is the current probability of a woman in Belgium getting married before age 50?
According to the passage, what is the current probability of a woman in Belgium getting married before age 50?
What demographic trend has been observed in Europe regarding childlessness?
What demographic trend has been observed in Europe regarding childlessness?
Which of the following best describes the odds of getting married and staying married in Belgium?
Which of the following best describes the odds of getting married and staying married in Belgium?
