As Life Spans Increase and Birth Rates Decrease, the American

Multiple Choice

As life spans increase and birth rates decrease, the American population is rapidly aging. This may most likely lead to:

A) an increase in taxes as state and federal governments stretch to serve the aging population.
B) a decline of companies in fields such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and financial management.
C) a decrease in competition among companies to recruit top talent.
D) an increase in the size of the consumer market.