Demographic Tensions
Demographic tensions result from population changes creating imbalances between supply and demand for services, employment, housing, and cultural integration. These tensions manifest as social conflict, policy challenges, and inequality.
Real World
In Germany, an aging population and low birth rate have forced the government to raise the retirement age to 67 and increase immigration to sustain its pension system and manufacturing workforce.
Exam Focus
For 'assess' questions, always evaluate both sides of a demographic tension before reaching a justified conclusion.
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