Quantitative Aspects of Global Population Growth

Explore the quantitative aspects of global population growth in this Yale University lecture. Delve into the complexities of census data, including political influences on accuracy. Compare birth rates in developing and developed countries, and examine how age structure affects demographic trends. Analyze the impact of reduced death rates and changing fertility rates on population dynamics. Understand the concept of population momentum and its long-term effects on stabilization. Investigate how population growth in developing countries can outpace economic growth, potentially leading to societal shifts. Learn about the challenges and opportunities presented by modernization in the context of global demographics.

- Chapter 1. Censuses
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- Chapter 2. Politics of Census Taking
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- Chapter 3. World Birth and Death Rates
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- Chapter 4. Demographic Age Distribution
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- Chapter 5. Declining Fertility Rates and Population Momentum
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- Chapter 6. Modernization's Window of Opportunity
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