Question

United States Age Structure

In 2-3 sentences, propose one social, historical, or economic factor that could explain why the Baby Boomer generation is so much larger than the Gen X, Gen Y, or Gen Z cohorts don't include world war 2 Predict how Gen Y and Gen Z will affect the age structure and growth rate of the United States and will change once Gen X reaches retirement ago (65+)

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This diagram depicts a population pyramid showing the age structure of the United States from 2016 to 2020. The age structure is broken down based on number of males and females, and the color-coded bars indicate the relative population size of each indicated generation: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z

2016-2020

JEE

Male Female

A)

Age

75-79 +

70-74 65-69 1

60-64+

55-59

50-54 1

45-49 T

35-39 40-44

47

30-34

25-29 20-24

15-19

600 M

400 M

200 M

OM

200 M

Gen Z

Baby Boomer

Gen X

Gen Y

400 M

POPULATION OPULATION PYRAMID: WORLD

10-14 5-9

04 I

Answer 1

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One social factor that could explain why the Baby Boomer generation is so much larger than the Gen X, Gen Y, or Gen Z cohorts is the post-World War II economic boom in the United States. The increase in economic prosperity during this time period led to higher birth rates, resulting in a larger Baby Boomer generation.

Gen Y and Gen Z are expected to affect the age structure and growth rate of the United States as they reach adulthood and begin to have families of their own. As Gen X reaches retirement age (65+), there may be a smaller working-age population to support them, potentially leading to changes in social welfare programs and healthcare systems to accommodate the aging population. Additionally, the diverse characteristics and preferences of Gen Y and Gen Z may impact consumer behavior, workforce dynamics, and cultural norms in the United States.