Question

A country has a lengthening life expectancy and a declining birth rate. Which of the following solutions might it need to implement in the future to solve its demographic problems?

I. Subsidized family planning
II. Raising the retirement age
III. Paid maternity leave
IV. Building more schools
A. III only
B. I and III
C. I and IV
D. II and III
E. III and IV

Answer 1

Answer: (E.) III and IV

Explanation: Explaining the answers, the question shows us an already existing demographic challenge, as the population tends to live longer and have less desire to procreate. To solve this problem the government needs to;

a) carry out paid maternity leave : This would motivate the population, especially the female population to want to give birth.

b) Building more schools :

Building more schools would ensure education is free for the young upcoming population, therefore encouraging the population to procreate more.