Demographic Dividend

Question 1

Define the Demographic Dividend

Answer 1

The accelerated economic growth that may result from a decline in a country’s mortality and fertility and the change in the age structure of the population

Question 2

Why should governments invest in education for a Demographic Dividend

Answer 2

More people prepared for high-end jobs
Delays pregnancy (especially with more women in education)

Question 3

Why should governments invest in healthcare for a Demographic Dividend

Answer 3

The healthier the baby, the less children people will make in case of infant death

Question 4

Why should governments invest in Improving the lives of Workers for a Demographic Dividend

Answer 4

Raise minimum wage = higher standard of living
Promote saving & investment with excess income
Reach rural & poor places with low interest loans

Question 5

What is necessary for a Demographic Dividend

Answer 5

Low fertility rate

Makes the dependant population less than working age, makes more money
Less total population for government to support. Can use excess money to develop