Lesson 9, Chapter 2: Population policies

Question 1

why does population data matter to governments?

Answer 1

governments can use it to make decisions about the # of representatives per state, whether to promote the birth of more or less children; etc.

Question 2

antinatalist policies

Answer 2

policies intended to decrease the number of children born (e.g. China one child policy)

Question 3

pronatalist policies

Answer 3

policies intended to increase the number of children born; in turn, countries will likely decrease common expenses spent on a child

Question 4

immigration policies

Answer 4

allows or restricts the flow of immigrants into a particular country (depending on whether they want more or less children)