Managing population Singapore Flashcards
1
Q
What did they do?
A
They are encouraging people to have more children due to a shortage of workers which was having a negative affect on the economy.
2
Q
What was the slogan?
A
“Have three or more – if you can afford it”
3
Q
How did they encourage it?
A
- Tax rebates for third and subsequent children.
Cheap nurseries
Preferential access to the best schools
Spacious apartments
Pregnant women offered counselling to discourage abortions.
Speed dating and cruises to encourage more young couple to meet increasing the birth rate.
