Stage 5 of the DTM

Question 1

consequences of entering stage 5

Answer 1

associated with natural DECREASE of the population

BAD as

• – more of the population will be OLD increasing the DEPENDENCY RATIO
• – critical shortages in the LABOUR market, esp in the SERVICE industry
• – Increasingly IMMIGRATION will be seen as plugging the gap

Question 2

What can lead countries to have pro-natalist policies

Answer 2

possible labour shortages with fear of ethnic dilution

Question 3

Swedens pro-natalist policy (YOUTH)

Answer 3

• parental leave of 480 days strongly encouraged to split leave encouraging gender equality. Can be taken any time up to the 8th birthday. Person taking leaves receives 75% of their usual salary
• £100 a month, even more is paid for each subsequent child.
• employers encouraged to provide flexible working hours
• employers provide creche services - so that child can be nearby

MALE ROLE - encouraged to be full participants

Question 4

Swedens pro-natalist policy (ELDERLY)

Answer 4

average life expectancy of over 81 due to good healthcare

— allocates spending on care for elderly more than 5 times EU avg

— Swedish pop over 65 will rise from 19% in 2015 - 30% in 2030