1. What challenges does a country face…
* With a very high percentage of young people?
* With a very high percentage of old people?
2. Considering the extremely low birthrates in highly developed countries, should people be encouraged to have more children?
* Why or why not?
3. Discuss the effectiveness of 2 strategies to reduce birthrates in developing countries. What are some barriers, and why:
* Improving the status of women
* Contraception
4. What do you think would be more effective in minimizing the impacts of humans on the planet:
* Controlling population growth in developing nations (where most growth is occurring) and/or
* Curbing consumption of resources in developed countries (where the impact per person is highest)?