The Global Demography

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not only involves looking at numbers and statistics but also understanding the broader socio economic, environmental, and technological factors that influence population change. (Bacci, 2005)

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Global demography

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is the statistical study of human populations, especially with reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics -will provide statistical basis for analysis

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demographics

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3 main components of demography

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• birth
• death
• migration

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This refers to the number of births within a population over a specific period

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birth

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This refers to the number of deaths within a population over a given period

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death

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This is the movement of people across regions or countries, either permanently or temporarily

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migration

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is about the trends and practices in world politics. It is the study of the issues and developments of the global population. It lays out the present condition of the world and its population.

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global demography

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-English economist and demographer (1766-1834)
- “An Essay on the Principle of Population” (1798) (The relationship between population growth and resources)

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Malthus, Thomas

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*Population grows exponentially (1, 2, 4, 8…)
*Food supply grows arithmetically (1, 2, 3, 4…)
- Implication:Eventually, population will outstrip food supply, leading to famine, disease, and war.

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Malthusian Theory of Population

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Population checks (positive and preventive): famine, disease, war

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positive checks

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Population checks (positive and preventive): moral restraint, delayed marriage, and lower birth rates

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preventive checks

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According to ________, change is inevitable because of the flattening of the world.

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Friedman (2005)

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-For ______________, _______is the continual increase in transnational and worldwide economic, social, and cultural interactions that surpass the boundaries of states which altogether generates political implications

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Viotti and Kauppi (2013), globalization

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-In the context of _________, demography is a statistical study to determine world population that can be used to identify certain phenomenon in geopolitics, public administration, and others.

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political science

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Global demography is constantly evolving due to factors like _______ and significant historical events, such as___________ . These events have shifted population structures, influencing growth patterns, cultural exchanges, and workforce distribution.

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migration, colonialism and post-war migrations

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Movement within a country, often from rural to urban areas, as people seek better employment opportunities, education, and living conditions

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internal migration

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Cross-border movement of people, often driven by factors such as conflict, economic opportunities, and environmental changes

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International migration

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Indigenous populations were often displaced, decimated by diseases, or integrated into new socio economic systems

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Colonialism

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After major conflicts such as World War I and II, many people migrated to rebuild lives or seek refuge

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post-war migrations

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These migrations and historical events influence population age structures, fertility rates, and mortality rates

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population structures and growth patterns

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Migration facilitates cultural exchange and integration, leading to multicultural societies

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cultural exchanges

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Migration affects labor markets by supplying labor to industries that may face shortages in certain regions

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workforce distribution

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Migration facilitates cultural exchange and integration, leading to multicultural societies

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cultural exchanges

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Migration affects labor markets by supplying labor to industries that may face shortages in certain regions

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workforce distribution

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___________ must consider historical contexts and demographic dynamics

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population policies

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Livi-Bacci and Malthus highlighted these

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1. Historical patterns of population change
2. Crisis response

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The need for sustainable practices in resource management to prevent ___________________

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Malthusian outcomes

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1. Rapid population growth in some regions vs. aging populations in others.
2. The role of migration, urbanization, and climate change in shaping future demographics.

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global challenges

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1. Strategic planning
2. Sustainability and resources

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Implications for policy and planning

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Implications for policy and planning: Importance of evidence based policies that incorporate historical data and demographic theories

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strategic planning

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average number of children born per woman

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fertility rate

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number of births per 1,000 people

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crude birth rate

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number of deaths per 1,000 people

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crude death rate

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average number of years a person is expected to live

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life expectancy

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difference between immigrants and emigrants per 1000 people

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net migration rate

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indicates whether a population is gaining or losing people due to migration

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net migration rate

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factors that increase the death rate in a population. These are natural events or conditions that arise when the population exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment.

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positive checks

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With more people than food, not everyone can be fed, leading to widespread hunger

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famine

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factors that decrease the birth rate, often through conscious choices made by individuals or society. These checks aim to limit population growth before it reaches a critical level.

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preventive checks