great debates of economic policy‚ in France as well as in the principal industrialized countries. In other words‚ all the large industrialized countries will know a considerable ageing of the population during the next decades. In the academic circles and the business press‚ they believe that the ageing of the population will have important effects on the financial markets following the impact awaited on the rates of saving and the request of the fund’s investments. To develop the subject‚ we will
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a major jump in the population of the U.S. occurred. From being a country of around 10 million people in 1870 to around 30 million by the end of the century‚ America experienced an expansive growth in population from immigrants coming coming from all around the world. Immigrants travelling from Africa‚ Asia‚ Europe‚ South America‚ Mexico‚ and Canada began moving to the states in the 19th resulting in industrialization and urbanization (p. 350- 351). The largest population of immigrants‚ about
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Statistics (2009)‚ the estimated population of Melbourne SD is 3.9 million at June 2008‚ an increase of 74‚600 people or 2.0% since June 2007. Melbourne SD experienced the largest growth amongst all Australian capital city SDs for the year to June 2008. And the Government of Victoria believes that there will be a one million growth of population in the next 30 years (Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment‚ 2005). Due to the large number growth of population‚ how to plan Melbourne as one
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Is a greying UK population a time bomb waiting to go off? A greying population is where as more people are live longer‚ the average age of the population increases. There are more elderly people. The UK’s population is greying. In 2010 the average population age was 39.9 projected to increase to age 42.2 by 2035. The UK’s population is greying because of the improvement in quality of life. Life expectancy is a lot longer because of things like better healthcare. 10 million people in the UK
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October 21‚ 2013 The population estimate of the Ellis County was 153‚969 out of the 26‚059‚203 in Texas as of the year 2012 (Cubit‚ 2013). There are 37‚020 households in this county. A total of 29‚653 families reside in this region. The Ellis County has a population density of 118 people per square mile (Cubit‚ 2013). The population comprises of different races. The Whites make up 80%‚ the African Americans 8%‚ the Native Americans 0.5%‚ the Asians 0.4% the Pacific Islanders 0.02%
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Factors Affecting Population Cultural Factors In some cultures and religions‚ people are respected more if they have many children resulting in an increased birth rate. For example‚ in some cultures having many children is seen as a sign of virility in men. Conversely‚ some cultures and religions discourage large families though this is rare. This would have the effect of lowering birth rate. Certain religions view birth control and abortion as bad in the eyes of their beliefs. As a result they discourage
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India’s Population 2012 Current Population of India in 2012 | 1‚220‚200‚000 (1.22 billion) | Total Male Population in India | 628‚800‚000 (628.8 million) | Total Female Population in India | 591‚400‚000 (591.4 million) | Sex Ratio | 940 females per 1‚000 males | Age structure | 0 to 25 years | 50% of India’s current population | Currently‚ there are about 51 births in India in a minute. | India’s Population in 2011 | 1.21 billion | India’s Population in 2001 | 1.02 billion | Population
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POPULATION GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN INDIA Introduction The rapid population growth and economic development in country are degrading the environment through the uncontrolled growth of urbanization and industrialization‚ expansion and intensification of agriculture‚ and the destruction of natural habitats. One of the major causes of environmental degradation in India could be attributed to rapid growth of population‚ which is adversely affecting the natural resources and environment
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Population should be controlled for a number of reasons. Firstly‚ the resources are limited and are running out. Secondly‚ shortage of finances is a result. However‚ it is considered an unethical practice in some religions and abortion is strictly prohibited. Moreoever‚ it adds to the GDP as more is demanded consumed and produced. Beginning on this topic‚ first and foremost reason as to why population should be controlled is because natural resources are running out. Not everybody has access
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Japan’s Population Problem The past few decades have seen surprising innovation in medical science and thanks to that‚ according to World Bank‚ the current average life span of Japanese is 82.9 years old. Most Japanese can enjoy their lives much longer than those of past. In 1960‚ the average life span of Japanese was under 70 years old. However‚ contrary to common wisdom‚ prolonging the average life span is not always good for society. In addition‚ the birthrate is continuing
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