The demographic dividend a new perspective on the economic consequences of population change
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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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Santa Monica, Calif. :
Rand
2003.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009427824706719 |
| Sumario: | 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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| Notas: | "Population Matters, a RAND program of policy-relevant research communication." "MR-1274-WFHF/DLPF/RF/UNPF"--P. [4] cover. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (127 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-98) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781282283114 9786612283116 9780833033734 |
