Population change Flashcards
What is the dependency ratio?
the proportion of people that has to be supported by the working population.
Social impacts of an ageing population
Pressure on public services
Reduced population growth or population decline
Longer working life
Economic impacts of an ageing population
Reduced workforce
Increased taxes- accommodate for more pensions and services
Spending- grey pound
Social Impacts of a youthful population
Increased pressure on public services- schools etc
Rapid population growth
Economic Impacts of a youthful population
Too few jobs
Increased poverty- born into poor families etc
Political Impacts of an ageing/youthful population
Changes what important in elections and how people vote.
Affects immigration laws, taxes, pensions
Strategies to manage an ageing population
Encouraging larger families
Raising retirement age
Encouraging the immigration of working age people
Increasing health care provision
Strategies to manage a youthful population
Controlling BR- Chinese one child policy
Limiting the immigration of younger people
Encouraging family planning, contraception
Increasing childcare provision
