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Politicians and economists have been banging on about the ageing of the population for ages, but how much do we actually know about the likely economic consequences? Not much - until now. 
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South Korea may be doomed. A recent study, conducted by the National Assembly Research Service in Seoul, predicts that the country will reach zero inhabitants by 2750.
Tony Hall's insight:
A very interesting article that would generate some nice discussions for population studies in geography. Some of the reader comments are interesting as well and would be good discussion starters in themselves, especially in ToK and Global Perspectives classes.
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From
qz
Almost half of the world faces the same demographic problem: not enough babies are being born to keep up with an aging population. As a result, countries have been trying all kinds of measures to get their citizens in the mood for procreating. Japan is spending about ¥3 billion ($29.3 million) on matchmaking events and robot babies that might inspire couples to want...
Tony Hall's insight:
Useful for IGCSE & IB population studies.
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From
io9
Now that Ebola is ravaging parts of West Africa, a nasty meme is once again rearing its ugly head — the suggestion that epidemics are "nature's way" of dealing with overpopulation. But it's an assertion that's as false as it is dangerous. Here's why.
Tony Hall's insight:
This is very interesting. Most work on (over)population comes from a Malthusian (i.e. economic) point of view. The use of an ecological point of view here is refreshing. I especially like the population & carrying capacity diagram.
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UN report predicts that two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities by 2050
Tony Hall's insight:
Good discussion starter for population studies.
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This is an interesting angle on what is traditionally seen as a negative phenomenon.