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maychende

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Gerontocracy is a form of social organization in which the oldest members of a society have the greatest wealth and power.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Industrialization leads more elderly people to move out of the labor force, giving rise to what we call retirement.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: True

Answer to Question 2

Answer: True



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