6.1.3

Evaluation of Impacts

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Policies and Their Impact on Birth Rates

Pro-natalist policies encourage higher birth rates, while anti-natalist policies aim to reduce birth rates; their impacts vary on population changes and social-economic factors.

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Pro-natalist policies (1/2)

  • Pro-natalist policies promote higher birth rates.
  • Governments use pro-natalist in countries with declining populations.
    • Examples include financial incentives, paid parental leave, and childcare support.
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  • Pro-natalist policies aim to increase population size and support future workforce needs.
    • Such policies impact birth rates by making it easier and more attractive to have children.
    • Sometimes these policies don’t succeed in raising birth rates.
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Effects of pro-natalist policies

  • Pro-natalist policies often increase birth rates, as seen in some European countries.
  • Pro-natalist policies can improve women's access to maternity benefits and childcare.
  • Effects may take years to show significant population growth.
    • Sometimes, social attitudes limit policy success.
    • The economic costs of these policies can be high for governments.
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Anti-natalist policies (1/2)

  • Anti-natalist policies seek to reduce birth rates.
  • Anti-natalist policies are used in countries struggling with overpopulation.
    • Examples include family planning programmes, contraception availability, and education campaigns.
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Anti-natalist policies (1/2)

  • Anti-natalist policies aim to slow population growth and reduce resource strain.
    • They influence birth rates by encouraging smaller families and delaying childbirth.
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Effects of anti-natalist policy

  • Anti-natalist policies have successfully lowered birth rates in countries like China and India.
  • Enhanced access to contraception and family planning education is crucial.
    • The success depends on policy enforcement and cultural acceptance.

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