Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
What does the term 'population issue' refer to?
How is the population considered in relation to resources?
What is said to be achieved in an 'optimum population'?
What happens in case of 'overpopulation'?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the repercussions of the imbalance between population and resources?
Signup and view all the answers
How does the text define 'optimum population'?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the negative effects of the population issue on foreign trade?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main problem associated with overpopulation?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the result of achieving 'optimum population'?
Signup and view all the answers
How does 'overpopulation' affect the standard of living?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
- The population issue refers to the imbalance between population and resources, with the population serving as both a productive and consuming force.
- Imbalance between population and resources leads to problems such as poverty, unemployment, low services, and negative effects on foreign trade, state budget, and savings and investment rates.
- Optimum population is reached when the number of people working with available resources produces the highest capital economic return, resulting in the highest standard of living and quality of life.
- Overpopulation occurs when there are too many people relative to available resources, making it difficult to maintain an adequate standard of living.
- Population imbalance also has reciprocal relationships with various issues including poverty, unemployment, and low level of services.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the concept of population issue and its impact on the balance between population, natural resources, and technical knowledge. Understand the implications of population as both a productive force and a consuming force on available resources.