Population - Pro Natalist Policy

Question 1

What is a pre-natalist policy?

Answer 1

A pollution policy which aims to encourage more births through the use of incentive.

Question 2

What kind of social incentive has France introduced?

Answer 2

You get three years payed maternity leave and a guaranteed job at the end of it
very cheap child care. costing €500 a month for the most well off families.
In England it can cost £1300 In England.

Question 3

What kind of economic incentive has France introduced?

Answer 3

• tax credits and full tax benefits until the youngest reaches 18
• payment up to £1064 to couples having 3rd child
• 100% mortgage and preferential treatment in the allocation. Of three bedroom council flats.
• 30% fare reduction for the 3rd child.

Question 4

Which country has a really affective pre-natalist policy?

Answer 4

France

Question 5

Has this policy worked?

Answer 5

Yes. The fertility rate has increased to 2.01 (the second highest in Europe.

Question 6

Why was the policy introduced?

Answer 6

Due to the ageing population.

Question 7

What are the 5 consequences of an ageing population?

Answer 7

1) dependency ration increases
2) need for state funded health care increases.
3) more ppl claiming pensions
4) rising political and economic force (grey population)
5) layabout forces dropping.

Question 8

What are predicted to be the affects of an ageing population in Europe 2050?

Answer 8

1) Europeans aged 65+ will rise by 75%. = 2 I instead of 4 pensioners for every pensioner.
2) funding for pensioners, healthcare and retirement homes will need an extra 4-8% of the total budget.
3) labour forces are expected to decrease by 16%. (Or 10% can’t read handwriting)