Solutions to a Slowly Growing/Declining Population

Question 1

Incentives

Answer 1

Increase birth rate through offering incentives to have bigger families (e.g child / working tax credit, child trust fund)

Question 2

Paternity Benefits

Answer 2

More paternity benefits to ensure families have more support during the initial months.

Question 3

Increase Retirement Age

Answer 3

Higher retirement age to increase the number of taxpayers AND reduce the number receiving pensions.

Question 4

Female Employment

Answer 4

Increase female employment to raise tax revenue e.g. crèches in work place, equal pay, flexi time.

Question 5

Increase Tax

Answer 5

Increase taxes for the active population to plug any shortfall in a countries finances

Question 6

Immigration

Answer 6

Gov. may need to create more economically active / workers / consumers and tax payers through immigration.