Define demographic transition.
Interview Preparation
August 7, 2017Type II error,
August 7, 2017Not all countries have moved through all four phases of the demographic transition. You are a consultant for a developing country that is not yet in phase IV of demographic transition.
In your own words, complete the following:
Define demographic transition.
Describe the 4 phases of demographic transition, including if the population is stable, growing, or declining in each. ·
According to demographers, what factors lead to a decline in the crude birth rates (CBR) and crude death rates (CDR) in the epidemiologic and fertility phases of the demographic transition? ·
Briefly describe three living conditions and/or environmental impacts in developed countries that have reached phase IV, and contrast them with these conditions or impacts in developing countries that remain in earlier phases. ·
Assuming that the demographic transition phase IV is a goal for developing countries, what two programs or initiatives would you suggest to assist them in progress toward this goal?
The following rubric will be used for grading:
Grading Rubric
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Define demographic transition.
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Describe the 4 phases of demographic transition, including if the population is stable, growing, or declining in each.
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According to demographers, what factors lead to a decline in the crude birth rate (CBR) and crude death rate (CDR) in the epidemiologic and fertility phases of the demographic transition?
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Briefly describe three living conditions in developed countries that have reached phase IV, and contrast them with these conditions or impacts in developing countries that remain in earlier phases.
Note: When comparing and contrasting, include details for each of the entities being compared and contrasted. For example, if comparing availability of clean water in a developed country, contrast availability of clean water in a developing country.
25%
Assuming that the Demographic Transition Phase IV is a goal for developing countries, what two programs or initiatives would you suggest to assist them in progressing toward this goal?
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