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Fertility Decline and Socioeconomic Transformations

12 Dec 2023

This research paper aims to study the impact of fertility rates on various socio-economic indicators including poverty level, labor force composition, education level and spending, and innovation in China, India, and Indonesia.

The fertility rate, the average number of children a woman has during her reproductive years, is an important demographic factor that can significantly influence a nation’s development trajectory. This study seeks to highlight the relationship between fertility rates and key socio-economic indicators by analyzing data from these three large and diverse countries, China, India, and Indonesia.

Additionally, this paper will look at how societies can maintain their fertility rate to a sustainable level.

Author: Nazia

Project Lead: Cristita Perez

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This research paper aims to study the impact of fertility rates on various socio-economic indicators including poverty level, labor force composition, education level and spending, and innovation in China, India, and Indonesia.

The fertility rate, the average number of children a woman has during her reproductive years, is an important demographic factor that can significantly influence a nation’s development trajectory. This study seeks to highlight the relationship between fertility rates and key socio-economic indicators by analyzing data from these three large and diverse countries, China, India, and Indonesia.

Additionally, this paper will look at how societies can maintain their fertility rate to a sustainable level.