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Population Issue and Resource Imbalance
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Population Issue and Resource Imbalance

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What does the term 'population issue' refer to?

  • The growth rate of population in a specific area
  • The impact of immigration on the economy
  • The distribution of population across different regions
  • The balance between population and available resources (correct)
  • How is the population considered in relation to resources?

  • Both a productive force and a consuming force (correct)
  • Neither a productive nor a consuming force
  • Only a consuming force
  • Only a productive force
  • What is said to be achieved in an 'optimum population'?

  • Complete dependence on foreign trade for resources
  • Maximum population growth without resource constraints
  • Lowest population density in a specific area
  • Number of people working with available resources produces the highest economic return (correct)
  • What happens in case of 'overpopulation'?

    <p>Too many people relative to available resources and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the repercussions of the imbalance between population and resources?

    <p>Poverty, unemployment, and low level of services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text define 'optimum population'?

    <p>Achieving the highest standard of living and quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the negative effects of the population issue on foreign trade?

    <p>Negative effects on foreign trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem associated with overpopulation?

    <p>Inadequate standard of living due to resource constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of achieving 'optimum population'?

    <p>Highest standard of living and quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does 'overpopulation' affect the standard of living?

    <p>It leads to an inadequate standard of living due to resource constraints</p> 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.

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    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.

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