world population growth: benefits and drawbacks by: shaheen l. & vasudha a
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World Population Growth: Benefits and Drawbacks
By: Shaheen L. & Vasudha A.
Background Info
Definition of Population Growth: An increase in the number of people that reside in a country, state, country, or city.
Why are we passionate?
We are passionate about this topic because we want to know what the future of entrepreneurship is. The world’s businesses depend on how many customers they have, the age range and the products they’re willing to buy.
The Worlds Current Population
The worlds current population is 7,280,616,850
This # is constantly fluctuating
Nearly all growth is occurring in less developed countries
80 000 000 births annually in under developed countries
Linked to economic development
Average life expectancy at birth in under developed countries rose from 41 years in 1950 to 66 years in 2007
Who are the experts on this topic?
Experts on this topic are called
Some experts for example are:
Degrees/qualifications they need are:
bachelors degree/ graduate degree in social sciences
advanced knowledge on statistical software
key skills needed are mathematics, research skills and communication skills.
DEMOGRAPHERS!
What’s the message?
The message we are trying to convey is if you’re starting a business, the location is key. The # of customers, the state of the economy and the age ranges play a key role in the profit you are going to make.
Your profit depends on the population!
What will result?
Benefits of increased population growth
Drawbacks of increased population growth
More jobs to cope with the demand Not enough jobs
Generating more new ideas Need for more basic necessities
High skilled and low skilled labours will be easily available
Global warming/ pollution
More economic growth Lack of room
What do stats show?
This is Ghana’s 2014 population pyramid. What does this data mean?
-the majority of the population is under 30 meaning that the birth rate is very high
-the people in their 60’s and above is very low.
-The last age group is 0-4 years old
Ghana-2014
What do stats show? Contd.
-The birth rate is high, so items necessary for an infants health are necessary-hygiene is necessary
-companies that send people to educate the citizens of Ghana on important issues like birth control is necessary
-Education for the kids is necessary etc…
Ghana- 2014
What do stats show? Contd.
-The rate of people surviving to their 60’s and above is very low so Ghana needs a good healthcare system
-Ghana needs registered nurses to give out vaccinations
-Ghana needs proper medication to heal those who are sick
-Who is going to run these campaigns and clinics?
Businesses!
Ghana 2014
Benefits/Drawbacks
-healthcare companies would make huge profit from a country like Ghana where everyone needs it-doctors/nurses would be a necessity-Water filtration companies-hospitals-housing companies-clothes stores-Drawbacks-entertainment companies wont benefit-Bookstores wont sell-theatres wont have people coming to see the movie-furniture stores wont sell-
Ghana 2014
What does Canada do to encourage population growth?
Baby bonus
Tax reduction
Parents with kids under 6 get universal child care benefit(helps pay for their costs)
Kids with disabilities get the Child Disability Benefit
Maternity benefits
The given benefits encourage couples to have kids
Co-relation
The 2 topics are inter-tied and affect each other directly. When the population grows, your customer base grows.
Where you can learn more!
Howmany.org
World-o-meters.info
Works Cited
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