Population FRQ 2: Total Fertility Rate and Economic Changes

As a country’s economy changes over time, its total fertility rate (TFR) can also change. Governments can attempt to affect the TFR through laws or policies.

Define the concept of total fertility rate.

Describe ONE difference between the total fertility rate and the natural rate of increase.

Explain ONE way the total fertility rate changes as a country shifts from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing-based economy.

Explain how access to education for women in less developed countries is likely to affect the total fertility rate.

Explain the degree to which access to specialized women’s healthcare (i.e. gynecologic or obstetric care) in more developed countries is likely to affect a country’s total fertility rate.

Explain ONE economic reason why governments enact pronatalist policies.

Explain ONE way in which a government may influence an individual’s planning decisions by implementing a pronatalist policy.