Which of the following statements regarding the effects of an aging population is most accurate?

As populations age, older individuals generally spend less on consumer goods (Option A) because:

They shift spending toward healthcare, services, and retirement-related expenses.

They buy fewer durable goods (e.g., cars, electronics).

Option B is incorrect because the ratio of active to inactive workers decreases as the proportion of retirees grows.

Option C is incorrect because older people typically have higher accumulated savings than younger individuals.