Contemporary Social Policy
The demographic dividend refers to the economic growth potential that can occur when a country's population has a higher proportion of working-age individuals relative to dependents, such as children and elderly. This situation typically arises from falling birth rates and improvements in health care, leading to a decline in dependency ratios. The demographic dividend presents unique opportunities for social policies to harness this potential by investing in education, job creation, and health services.
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