Asked by LaQuasha Coles on Apr 24, 2024
Define total fertility rate and replacement rate. Use them to describe the population prospects for many developed countries.
Total Fertility Rate
The total number of offspring a woman is predicted to give birth to during her lifetime, based on existing age-related fertility trends.
Replacement Rate
The percentage of a worker's pre-retirement income that is paid out by a pension program upon retirement.
- Evaluate the relationship between economic development, environmental sustainability, and population growth.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the relationship between economic development, environmental sustainability, and population growth.