Pro Natalist Flashcards
Policy
Code de la famille
Why was it needed
As French industrialised children became economic burden
Which year did birth rate fall below replacement
1920
What happened as result of below replacement rate in terms of population structure
Ageing population reduced work force
In 1920 legislation to make
Abortions illegal and reduce availability of contraception
However have these bans been removed
Yes in 1970
Current incentives include
Child benefits for two or more children
Pension schemes
Free child care
Tax reduction on family homes
Was it successful
Raised birth rate from 1.73 in 1992 to 1.98 in 2008
What stage is France still in
5
What is percentage in dependency ratio
56%
What was France forced to do as are result of the ageing population
Increase retirement age
Where
France
