Demographic Dividend, Or, Demographic Threat in Pakistan
Title | Demographic Dividend, Or, Demographic Threat in Pakistan PDF eBook |
Author | Durr-e-Nayab |
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Pages | 44 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Age distribution (Demography) |
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Demographic Dividend Or Demographic Threat in Pakistan
Title | Demographic Dividend Or Demographic Threat in Pakistan PDF eBook |
Author | Dr. Durre Nayab |
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Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
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Population growth and size have remained the focus of debate for centuries but the recent demographic transition in developing countries has made social scientists take note of the changing age structure of the population as well. As a result of declining population growth and consequent changes in age structure, the proportion of working-age population is increasing in most developing countries, with an associated decline in the dependent age population, offering a window of opportunity to these countries that is referred to as the "demographic dividend". Pakistan is also going through the demographic transition, and is experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime demographic dividend as the working-age population bulges and the dependency ratio declines. This paper looks into the demographic dividend available to Pakistan and its implications for the country, mainly through three mechanisms: labour supply, savings, and human capital. For economic benefits to materialise, there is a need for policies dealing with education, public health, and those that promote labour market flexibility and provide incentives for investment and savings. On the contrary, if appropriate policies are not formulated, the demographic dividend might in fact be a cost, leading to unemployment and an unbearable strain on education, health, and old age security.
The Demographic Dividend
Title | The Demographic Dividend PDF eBook |
Author | Naushin Mahmood |
Publisher | |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Demographic transition |
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Capturing the Demographic Dividend in Pakistan
Title | Capturing the Demographic Dividend in Pakistan PDF eBook |
Author | Zeba A. Sathar |
Publisher | Population |
Pages | 115 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Age distribution (Demography) |
ISBN | 9780878341290 |
The Demographic Dividend
Title | The Demographic Dividend PDF eBook |
Author | David Bloom |
Publisher | Rand Corporation |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 2003-02-13 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0833033735 |
There is long-standing debate on how population growth affects national economies. A new report from Population Matters examines the history of this debate and synthesizes current research on the topic. The authors, led by Harvard economist David Bloom, conclude that population age structure, more than size or growth per se, affects economic development, and that reducing high fertility can create opportunities for economic growth if the right kinds of educational, health, and labor-market policies are in place. The report also examines specific regions of the world and how their differing policy environments have affected the relationship between population change and economic development.
PIDE Working Papers
Title | PIDE Working Papers PDF eBook |
Author | |
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Pages | 44 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Pakistan |
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Realising the Demographic Dividend in Pakistan and Bangladesh
Title | Realising the Demographic Dividend in Pakistan and Bangladesh PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Ramsay |
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Release | 2013 |
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