Pro natalist Country-France

Question 1

Reasons

Answer 1

Low fertility rate led to slow population growth (2.01 per women)
66.03 million people 
Women working
Low population growth-ageing population
Decrease in labour supply
Population decline in future

Question 2

Details

Answer 2

1) made in the 80s
2) encourages a larger family
3) long maternity leaves which is paid (20 weeks for 1st child, 40 weeks for second child)
4) high child benefits
5) tax allowances for large families
6) pension scheme for mothers and housewives
7) 30% reduction in public transport costs for 3 child families
8) day care
9) easier to get better housing

Question 3

Positives

Answer 3

1) Balanced age structure (less elderly people)
2) Small increase in population
3) Increases labour force in future
4) more incentives (very beneficial for families)
5) proud s France is growing higher any other European countries

Question 4

Negatives

Answer 4

1) High cost for government
2) Small increase
3) more pressure on services
4) not enough resources (overpopulation)
5) unemployment
6) not enforced (it is people’s choice)