The Economic Consequences of Slowing Population Growth

The Economic Consequences of Slowing Population Growth
Author: Thomas J. Espenshade
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483266060

The Economic Consequences of Slowing Population Growth is a collection of papers dealing with the economic implications of a sustained low fertility rate on an industrialized country. The book reviews the situation prevailing in the United States including the country's demographic trends and prospects. The text also presents the uncertainties, the unknown, and the known economic consequences of low fertility as analyzed from previous generations. One paper examines the lessons that can be learned from a zero population growth in Europe by comparing theory and reality. This paper expounds on the social and economic effects while transitioning to a zero growth rate. Other papers examine the inter-relationships between unemployment, inflation, and economic policy. These papers also give recommendations to cut unemployment levels without causing inflation in the process. Other papers discuss social security and other needs of an aging population. One paper examines rising concerns over population movements in times of slower U.S. population growth; the author cites data reflecting migration trends and population declines in several metropolitan areas. The text can prove useful for sociologists, social workers, public health services officers, and public economists.

The Demographic Dividend

The Demographic Dividend
Author: David Bloom
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2003-02-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0833033735

There is long-standing debate on how population growth affects national economies. A new report from Population Matters examines the history of this debate and synthesizes current research on the topic. The authors, led by Harvard economist David Bloom, conclude that population age structure, more than size or growth per se, affects economic development, and that reducing high fertility can create opportunities for economic growth if the right kinds of educational, health, and labor-market policies are in place. The report also examines specific regions of the world and how their differing policy environments have affected the relationship between population change and economic development.

Domestic Consequences of United States Population Change

Domestic Consequences of United States Population Change
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Population
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1978
Genre: United States
ISBN:

Congressional committee print reporting on consequences of population trends in the USA - focuses on changing age composition and geographic distribution, and discusses planning aspects regarding future population policy. Graphs and statistical tables.

Population and the American Future

Population and the American Future
Author: United States. Commission on Population Growth and the American Future
Publisher: Washington : The Commission
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1972
Genre: Abortion
ISBN:

Economic research and social research report on population problems in the USA - examines such topics as economic growth, natural resources, human resources (incl. By age group, family size, marital status, ethnic group, etc.), labour demand forecasts, migration and population policies, education, etc., concludes that no substantial benefits will result from further population growth and recommends birth control (incl. Voluntary sterilisation, abortion, etc.) on a large scale. Diagrams, references and statistical tables.

Zero Population Growth: Implications

Zero Population Growth: Implications
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1975
Genre:
ISBN:

Collection of papers on the social implications and economic implications of zero population growth in the USA - includes projections of the effect of stationary population on unemployment, labour mobility, social security and pension schemes, educational development, energy policy and economic growth in general. Graphs, references and statistical tables.