Applying the DTM to LEDC's and MEDC's
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- Applying the DTM to MEDC's and LEDC's
- MEDC's
- MEDC's have passed through stages 1,2 and 3.
- They have low BR and DR, long life expectancies and slow population growth.
- In stages 2 and 3 rapid population growth along with industrial growth has changed countries from LEDC's to MEDC's
- Most MEDC's are in stage 5 - Italy and Germany - and have ageing populations.
- BR is lower than DR causing the population to shrink.
- Being in stage 5 can cause problems for a country.
- 1) There are few children to replace the old workforce. causing economy to slow down and stop growing.
- 2) A smaller population means a reduction in spending which could also cause the economy problems.
- 3) There are fewer tax payers therefore there is less money for services.
- This is worsened by the increasing cost of looking after the ageing population and more money is needed for pensions and health services.
- MEDC's have passed through stages 1,2 and 3.
- LEDC's
- Most LEDC's are in stages 2 or 3.
- 2.Afghanistan 3. India
- Lots of countries entered stage 2 in the 1950's
- Improved healthcare and sanitation led to decrease in DR while BR remains high.
- Many countries don't have the resources to cope with a growing population.
- Some former countries like Taiwan have moved into stage 3.
- NIC's - Newly Industrialised Countries.
- Death rate is still falling leading to increased population size.
- Some countries have introduced government policies to limit population growth and reduce BR.
- Most LEDC's are in stages 2 or 3.
- MEDC's
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