Demographic Transition Model Flashcard

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What is the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?

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A model that outlines the changes in birth and death rates as a country develops.

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What characterizes Stage 1 of the DTM?

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High death rates due to disease and famine, and high birth rates.

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What is a potential consequence of a country reaching Stage 4 of the DTM?

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Aging population and labor shortages.

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What is a demographic dividend?

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An economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population's age structure, typically when the working-age population is larger than the non-working-age.

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What is a criticism of the Demographic Transition Model?

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It does not account for cultural differences in family planning.

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How does the demographic transition impact economic development?

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It can lead to a demographic dividend if managed properly.

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What happens in Stage 2 of the DTM?

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Death rates drop significantly due to improvements in healthcare, while birth rates remain high.

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What is the significance of Stage 3 in the DTM?

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Birth rates begin to decline as a result of urbanization and changes in societal values.

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What is the relationship between urbanization and birth rates in the DTM?

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Urbanization typically leads to lower birth rates due to changes in lifestyle and access to family planning.

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What defines Stage 5 of the DTM?

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A potential stage where birth rates fall below death rates, leading to population decline.