Effect of Technology on Income Growth and Population Growth
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Which region has the lowest life expectancy based on the provided text?

  • Europe
  • North America
  • South Asia
  • Sub-Saharan Africa (correct)

    • What is the definition of total fertility rate?

  • The average number of children a woman would have (correct)
  • The number of births in a population
  • The proportion of youth to economically active adults
  • The net migration rate

    • What metric is used to determine the youth dependency ratio?

  • Growth rate of the population
  • Net migration rate
  • Proportion of youth to economically active adults (correct)
  • Number of deaths in a population

    • What does the growth rate formula Pt+1/Pt = 1 + nt represent?

    <p>Birth rate minus mortality rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pt+1 = Pt + Bt -Dt + Mt signify in population dynamics?

    <p>Population at time t+1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concern raised regarding developing countries' ability to improve given current population growth levels according to the text?

    <p>Availability of cheap labor force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries have entered stage 3 of the demographic transition?

    <p>Taiwan, South Korea, Costa Rica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the Malthusian Population Trap?

    <p>Diminishing returns to fixed factors causing low living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Malthusian model, why did Malthus propose 'morally restraining' reproduction as a solution?

    <p>To counteract diminishing returns to fixed factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of diminishing returns to fixed factors on population growth according to Malthus?

    <p>Population growth at arithmetic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of countries is still in stage 2 of the demographic transition according to the text?

    <p>SSA and Middle East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text refer to as the 'universal tendency' in population growth according to Malthus?

    <p>Doubling of population every 30-40 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, how is technology represented in relation to income growth and population growth?

    <p>Technology causes an upward shift of the income growth TP curve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the authors reject the Malthusian and neo-Malthusian theories according to the text?

    <p>For not accounting for a macro-relationship between population growth and PCI levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Microeconomic Theory of Fertility, what is the motivation for additional children beyond the first two or three, according to the text?

    <p>As a form of investment for the household.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the demand-based theory of fertility determine the number of children in a household?

    <p>By choosing the combination that maximizes family satisfaction based on subjective preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there a rejection of the assumption in Malthusian model regarding population increase and PCI levels?

    <p>Due to the direct positive relationship assumed by Malthus between population increase and PCI levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does technology influence the relationship between PCI and population growth rates based on the rejection of Malthusian theories?

    <p>Technology increases PCI without affecting population growth rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as one of the negative consequences of large families according to the text?

    <p>Lower investment levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as a goal in addressing population growth in developing countries?

    <p>Voluntary fertility decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated as being one of the common grounds despite conflicting opinions in the text?

    <p>Population growth is not related to underdevelopment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a responsibility of developed countries in addressing population concerns?

    <p>Addressing resources use inequities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of policy approaches for developing countries, what is emphasized as a good option for influencing the demand for children?

    <p>Raising socioeconomic status of women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as a way that developed countries can assist developing countries with their population programs?

    <p>Promoting technology of fertility control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT cited as a consequence of high fertility in the text?

    <p>Population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the real problem rather than population growth?

    <p>Underdevelopment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which policy measure is suggested to reduce boy preference?

    <p>Policies that have the effect of reducing boy preference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to address the subordination of women according to the text?

    <p>Empowerment of women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area does the text suggest should be the focus instead of population growth?

    <p>Population distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as a major problem concerning world resource depletion?

    <p>DCs overconsumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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