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SS1 Economics

Population

Overview

Explain the meaning of population in Economics. Describe population size and its implications. Discuss various population theories in Economics. Explain the meaning of population distribution and its implications on the economy. Explain population census and state the importance and problems.

What you'll learn
  • Determinants and implications of population size and growth
  • Theories of population e. g. Malthusian Theory demographic Transition theory, etc.
  • Geographical, age, sex and occupational distribution of population.
  • Importance and problems of census.
  • Rural-urban migration.