Economic Implications of Growing Populations and Changing Demographic Structures

Wien

2014

44 S.

Bandaufführung

17537

203073

The purpose of this paper is to ascertain whether, and to what degree, increases in population levels affect economic indicators. The foundation of this study will be anchored through clear definitions of the significant economic variables, as well as an analysis regarding rising populations. The latter will be clarified by scrutinising the development of birth and mortality rates, longevity and net immigration. In order to conduct a study with a tangible benefit, data from leading global institutions, such as the United Nations, European Union, The World Bank and national government websites will be extracted, alongside publications from experts in the field of demography and population growth. These will provide a sound foundation for this paper, which will consider global scale implications of the forecasted population trends.