At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.

Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, some countries enjoy a relatively larger population of young adults, compared to that of the older people. While some believe this situation might be disadvantageous, I strongly think the advantages of a bigger younger generation outweigh the disadvantages.

The biggest argument in favor of a younger generation is that the workforce for the economy is more than enough to guarantee a high GDP. Young adults will join the market soon and might be willing to work arduously for their company or factory. That means the GDP will increase sharply in comparison to other old nations. In the long run, life standards are so likely to improve in those countries as making money is stable.

Aside from that, countries with a bigger share of younger people are more likely to be innovative. Unlike most of the elderly, the young are open to new ideas which makes them pioneers in innovation. They have the energy to try new ideas and learn from their mistakes to move forward in different scientific and technological realms. For example, South Korea, a county with a young generation, has made a significant progress in 5G and 6G internet generation, something that could not have been achieved if the generation was old.

However, there are some disadvantages. More young adults means more educational facilities which are a burden for the country. The government should spend huge amounts of money on the education system, probably leading to a thin budget for the health care system which is essential for the elderly. The younger generation also consumes more energy; they use electricity and internet far more than the old generation. Yet, these issues cannot be concerning to us as they  can be addressed strategically within the policy adopted.

In conclusion, although a younger generation might cause financial problems for the government and older generations, they will start making huge amounts of money for them once they have joined the market. They will bring higher GDP for the whole nation as well as boosting innovation in the country.

Band 8 sample answer by Mahdi Modarres

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