Geography- case study-PC- ageing populating- France Flashcards
0
Q
What are France’s two main strategies?
A
- increase birth rate
- raise tax and reduce costs
1
Q
Why must the French government come up with strategies to solve the ageing population?
A
By 2050 there will be a shortage of pension funds by 100 billion euros
2
Q
How have France had a pro-natalist policy from 2005 onwards?
A
- give financial incentives to women who postpone work to have a second or third child.
- give longer, better paid maternity leave
- increase state run crèches and childcare is free from the age of 3
- give tax breaks and public transport discounts for families with >3
3
Q
Why have taxes been raised?
A
-to make up the shortfall in the pension fund.
4
Q
How was the shortfall in pension funds been managed?
A
- private companies have to pay more tax to government pension fund.
- retirement age was increased in 2010 to 62
