Case Study: Underpopulation in Australia

Question 1

Facts and figures

Answer 1

• Pop: 20m

- Government has been successful in increasing the population from 3.7m to 20m from 1901 to now

Question 2

Effects

Answer 2

• Less workers => less productivity => little development as resources are not fully exploited
• Less workers => economy cannot develop
• No people for armed force

Question 3

Solutions

Answer 3

• Relax visa rules
• Lower tax rates
• Build attraction
• Create employment