Tag Archives: demographics

Birth Rates in Africa: Not Following Asia

More contraception would help Africa educate the young and govern itself.

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Sizing Up Europe

What is the average population size of an EU country? 5, 10, 20 or 40 million?

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California Vs. the United States

California is a land of its own, constrained by 49 other states. How many of the smallest U.S. states would it take to reach the population of California?

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Why I Am (Still) Optimistic About Russia

Why is Russia, despite its serious economic challenges, still worthy of being a BRIC?

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Europe and the Arab World in the 21st Century

Does more unite the Arab world and Europe than divides them?

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Economies and the Three-Legged Stool

Does Paul Krugman really think it would be wise for Germany to blow all its savings on buying American exports today?

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Population Aging: A Human Triumph

What economic and social adjustments will governments have to make as a result of population aging?

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Is Population Growth a Ponzi Scheme?

When it comes to population growth, why is more not always better?

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Population Forecast for the Next 15,000 Days

What does the long-term population forecast hold in store for the year 2050?

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21st Century Demographics: Highs and Lows

How will population growth and decline alleviate and further exacerbate 20th century problems?

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