When asked how long it will (ア) for the world's population to double, many people may say 20 yearss or less. ... By contrast, when today's developing nations search (e) long-term export markets, they find most rich countries facing absolute population decline and a heavy burden from the cost of their health and pension programs. We may all be entering a diminished old age.
――大阪市立大学 前期日程(2月25日実施)――2005年