There is a very large but scattered literature debating the economic implications of high fertility. This paper reviews the literature on three themes: (a) Does high fertility affect low-income countries' prospects for economic growth and poverty reduction? (b) Does population growth exacerbate pressure on natural resources? and (c) Are family planning programs effective at lowering fertility, and should they be publicly funded? The literature shows...
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تفاصيل
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2011/6/01
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ورقة عمل خاصة ببحوث السياسات
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WPS5719
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1
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1
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2011/6/01
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Disclosed
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Population, poverty, and sustainable development : a review of the evidence
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Population Growth