Ageing Population - France

Question 1

What is the ‘La Carte Famille Nombreuse’?

Answer 1

It is a scheme which offers rewards and benefits to families which have more than three children.

Question 2

What percentage do families with more than three children get off public transport?

Answer 2

They receive a 30% discount on all public transport.

Question 3

How long is maternity leave in France?

Answer 3

Maternity leave ranges from 20 weeks to 40 weeks depending on the amount of children they have. It is near to or full pay for this time off.

Question 4

What are the major drawbacks of an ageing population?

Answer 4

• Less tax paid
• More financial dependents
• Less economically active
• Large strain on healthcare
• Demand on public transport
• Demand on local services (i.e. post)
• Pensions crisis

Question 5

What are the major benefits of an ageing population?

Answer 5

• A more wise population
• Free child care
• More voluntary work being done.
• Lower crime rate
• A bigger sense of community

Question 6

France is in which stage of the DTM?

Answer 6

5

Question 7

How much are couples being paid in France if they have a third child? (GBP)

Answer 7

£1064 GBP

Question 8

Name given when the government gives money to couples in order to encourage a growth in birth rate.

Answer 8

Financial incentives

Question 9

Some of the rewards France are offering to couples with more than three children:

Answer 9

• Full tax benefits until youngest child reaches 18.
• Low cost child care (if not free)
• Financial incentives (£1064 GBP)
• Preferential mortgages to three child families
• Reduces transport cost (30% off)
• ‘La Carte Famille Nombreuse’ - discounted public services given (i.e. gym, swimming pool and cinema tickets).

Question 10

What was the birth rate in 1950 and what is it now?

Answer 10

In 1950, the birth rate was 22 babies per 1000 people per year.

Now it is 13 babies per 1000 people per year.

Question 11

What was one of the major factors that caused a baby boom in the late 40’s/50’s?

Answer 11

Second world war

Question 12

France has implemented a ___________ policy

Answer 12

Pro natal policy

Question 13

The most expensive child care costs for children in France (for the most affluent families):

Answer 13

500 Euros per month

Question 14

France aims to increase the _____ rate

Answer 14

birth rate

Question 15

Population of France

Answer 15

64.1 million

Question 16

Long term interest rates on loans in France compared to the UK:

Answer 16

France: 0.9%
UK: 2%