10 Questions
What does the term 'population issue' refer to?
The balance between population and available resources
How is the population considered in relation to resources?
Both a productive force and a consuming force
What is said to be achieved in an 'optimum population'?
Number of people working with available resources produces the highest economic return
What happens in case of 'overpopulation'?
Too many people relative to available resources and technology
What are the repercussions of the imbalance between population and resources?
Poverty, unemployment, and low level of services
How does the text define 'optimum population'?
Achieving the highest standard of living and quality of life
What are the negative effects of the population issue on foreign trade?
Negative effects on foreign trade
What is the main problem associated with overpopulation?
Inadequate standard of living due to resource constraints
What is the result of achieving 'optimum population'?
Highest standard of living and quality of life
How does 'overpopulation' affect the standard of living?
It leads to an inadequate standard of living due to resource constraints
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.
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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