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The Economic Consequences of Slowing Population Growth

  • 1st Edition - January 28, 1978
  • Editors: Thomas J. Espenshade, William J. Serow
  • Language: English
  • Paperback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 3 8 5 7 - 9
  • Hardback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 2 4 2 4 5 0 - 2
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 6 6 0 6 - 0

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… Read more

The Economic Consequences of Slowing Population Growth

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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.