The demographic dividend : a new perspective on the economic consequences of population change / / David E. Bloom, David Canning, Jaypee Sevilla.
There is a long-standing debate on how population growth affects national economies. The authors, led by Harvard economist David Bloom, examine the history of this debate and synthesize current research on the topic. They conclude that population age structure, more than size or growth per se, affec...
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| Year of Publication: | 2003 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (127 p.) |
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| Summary: | There is a long-standing debate on how population growth affects national economies. The authors, led by Harvard economist David Bloom, examine the history of this debate and synthesize current research on the topic. They 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. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-98) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1282283111 9786612283116 0833033735 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | David E. Bloom, David Canning, Jaypee Sevilla. |