GPN 18 Demographic Dividend

What is a demographic dividend?

• A permanent state of economic growth driven by continuous population increases

• A temporary state where a country experiences economic growth due to a favorable population structure

• A type of tax incentive given by the government to ageing populations

• A government subsidy for TNCs depending on the number of jobs they create

Which of the following is NOT a factor in achieving a demographic dividend?

• Affordable, quality healthcare

• Decent work

• Quality education

• High birth rate

A successful demographic dividend depends on three factors: affordable, quality healthcare, decent work, and ________.

• A) High birth rate

• B) Quality education

• C) Large population

• D) Low taxes

What shape is considered the 'right' for a population pyramid to achieve a demographic dividend?

• Stage 1 pyramid

• Stage 2 pyramid

• Stage 3 pyramid

• Stage 4 pyramid

Why can't every country achieve a demographic dividend?

• Lack of natural resources

• High dependency ratio

• Mismanagement of infrastructure funds

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: The total dependency ratio is calculated as (population under 15 + population over 64) / ________ x 100.

• Total population

• Population aged 15-64

• Population aged 16 and below

• Population aged 65 and above

What happens to the dependency ratio when the number of retirees increases?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

Name for the section of the dependency ratio aged 16-64

Maximum economically active people compared to dependents is called...

• Optimal Population

• Peak population

• Rizz population

• Ideal population

Categorise the reasons why some countries fail to achieve a demographic dividend

Groups:

(a) POLITICAL

,

(b) SOCIAL

,

(c) ENVIRONMENTAL

• Religious beliefs keep birth rates high

• Corruption leads to tax revenue loss

• Natural disasters use tax revenues to cope with

• Mismanagement of funds for big infrastructure projects

• Food insecurity leads to poor health amongst workers