discussion 1
Discussion Topic:
This week we learn about the majordemographic trends in population, aging and movementsof people. We learned aboutregional differences in populationoutlook and noted that countries, such as China, Japan and various European nations are keen to encourage their nations fertility rates. These shifts in population profile have hugeimplications for firms and their long term business strategy. Detail and discuss your perspectives on:
Why would countries like China, Japan and some of the European countries wish toraise fertility rates?
Does anaging population in a country/region lead to slowing demand for products and serviceswithin the country/region? Which industries and service sectors are likely to benefit, and which ones stand to lose? Does an aging population necessarily mean lower worker productivity?
Always support your perspectives with examples, citations as well as further reading. This is about learning and sharing
Related Readings:
UNFPA World Population Trends Retrieved from
https://www.unfpa.org/world-population-trends(Links to an external site.)
UNFPA World Population Dashboard Retrieved from
https://www.unfpa.org/data/world-population-dashboard(Links to an external site.)
