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The document discusses several topics related to migration and population growth: 1. It provides an overview of the Neo-Malthusian theory which argues that population growth can outpace resources and disrupt ecosystems if not properly managed. 2. It notes that rapid population growth can be beneficial to societies if there is ample available land and resources, and as the population reaches working age. However, in the short term a growing population increases dependency. 3. It supports the Neo-Malthusian view of providing equal access to contraceptives as a way to alleviate poverty by allowing women more educational and career opportunities. 4. It outlines the economic benefits that migrants provide to receiving countries through

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SocSci Module 5 Lesson3

The document discusses several topics related to migration and population growth: 1. It provides an overview of the Neo-Malthusian theory which argues that population growth can outpace resources and disrupt ecosystems if not properly managed. 2. It notes that rapid population growth can be beneficial to societies if there is ample available land and resources, and as the population reaches working age. However, in the short term a growing population increases dependency. 3. It supports the Neo-Malthusian view of providing equal access to contraceptives as a way to alleviate poverty by allowing women more educational and career opportunities. 4. It outlines the economic benefits that migrants provide to receiving countries through

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Module 5: Lesson 3

1. Do you believe in the neo-Malthusian argument? Why or why not? Explain your
thoughts. 

-Humans are acutely aware of the things that irritate them the most.
Overcrowding frightens us all, as we wonder what they will eat to survive. Is the location
suitable for a family to live? Or are we capable of meeting our family's needs?

The Neo-Malthusian argument is the foundation of government population control


policies aimed at reducing or eliminating widespread poverty, hunger, and political
instability. More people, at a certain level of per capita consumption, equals more
pressure on land, food, energy, and a number of other natural resources, according to
the neo-Malthusian thesis (Rio Summit, 1992). We can and are outbreeding our planet,
according to the Neo-Malthusian thesis. With the population under control, everyone will
be able to live in peace and have enough resources to feed each mouth properly.
People currently are aware enough to create technology that might generate more
meals than the growing birth rates, despite the fact that living on this planet has finite
resources to maintain life. People are greedy, and nothing fulfills all demands, and
everyone has varying levels of requirements, resulting in uneven resource distribution
despite increased resource output.

The Neo-Malthusian argument tends to anticipate the future's state by carefully


considering population management. Overbreeding can harm children (for a variety of
causes, including overcrowding and resource shortages) and disrupt the ecosystem's
equilibrium, resulting in humanity's demise.

2. According to Betsy Hartmann, who opposed to Thomas Malthus, the rapid growth of
population aided economic development. Under what circumstances is rapid population
growth beneficial to societies? 
-More people imply a larger labor force capable of producing more products, and
more people will be willing to purchase those products. However, population growth
should be proportional to food availability, since if it is not, overcrowding would result in
a food scarcity, and economic progress would be hampered.

An rising population can encourage economic growth when there is a lot more
available land than people who will make an effort to utilise it. Because of the high
dependency ratio that comes with fertility, growth has a negative influence (in the short
and medium run). To put it another way, caring for and educating new children costs
money and time that could be better spent on output. New births are not economically
beneficial until the children reach working age (Smith, K.D.).

As a result, highly educated individuals have the greatest effect on economic


growth. However, unless the exporting nations' populations are fast rising in contrast to
a low-population receiving nation, there may not be enough of these highly skilled
immigrants to sustain "rapid population expansion."

3. Do you agree with the Neo-Malthusian Theory that advocates population control to
call for equal access to contraceptive technologies such as condoms, pills and
abortion? Why or why not? Explain your thoughts.  

Many people mistakenly assume that Neo-Malthusian Theory is a population


control movement, however this is not the case. This movement advocates for equal
access to contraception, such as condoms, pills, and abortion, which are currently
inaccessible in third-world countries. That said, I believe in the Neo-Malthusian Theory
since it allows for wealth redistribution by addressing poverty and hunger, resulting in a
healthier and wealthier population. The Neo-Malthusians consider poverty and hunger
as illnesses, and family planning as a way to prevent them from getting worse.

Furthermore, the Neo-Malthusians can provide extra opportunities for women, as


family planning allows educated women to escape poverty by working in high-paying
roles for contraceptive companies. Providing these contraceptive options to women, in
other words, helps to a healthier and more diverse population. As I have stated, poverty
is a disease caused by a lack of information. As a result, ensuring that women have an
education that allows them to work in high-paying jobs is important to overcoming
poverty. Women are driven to have more children than they desire due to a lack of
education, resulting in extreme poverty. The Neo-Malthusian Theory enters the picture
at this point.

Women may overcome poverty by allowing them to choose how many children
they want and when they want them. For example, if a woman wants to have more than
five children but only has one job that pays just enough to keep her family afloat, she
would work harder at a low income to support her large family. As a result, it is more
difficult for the woman to find job and further her education in order to maintain a small
family comfortably.

4. Why are migrants mostly beneficial for receiving countries? 

The economic advantages of hosting migrants are, without a doubt, the most
significant. There is a lot of evidence that migrants contribute to improve GDP and raise
salaries. In one study of US cities conducted between 1990 and 2000, receiving
communities saw an increase in production of up to 3% as a result of migrant labor
arrivals.

Each migrant in Switzerland, for example, pays an additional 40 000 CHF in


taxes each year. The average annual expense of teaching a foreigner's child is about
120 000 CHF for primary school and 180 000 CHF for high school (which they would
use if they were not here). This indicates that immigrants have a net positive
contribution of 30% to Swiss society. According to recent estimates, each migrant
worker earns an extra 43 000 CHF per year and pays an extra 74 000 CHF in taxes,
while each elderly receives an extra 35 000 CHF per year. According to a more recent
research in Germany, migrants contribute on average 2.7 percent of GDP per capita
(about 1% of overall GDP), and this contribution rises to 6.3 percent under current
immigration laws (which imposes a minimum income requirement on migrants).
According to current projections, the 4 million additional migrants projected by 2050
would contribute about 100 billion EUR per year to the economy.

When it comes to the negative impacts of migrants, there are two basic
arguments: they might lower local wages (due to labor market rivalry) and they might
raise inflation (through demand shocks). The major argument used to explain the
negative impacts of immigration in recent years has been labor market rivalry. However,
it is evident that immigrants have less of an influence on wages over time (although it is
unclear why, as this would seem to be a big influence if immigration were a big role in
low wages). However, the presence of a high number of migrant workers pushes up
salaries and prices, which can lead to inflation. However, the IMF forecasts that it would
only result in a 0.25 percent increase in inflation.

5. What are the benefits and detriments of economies dependent on migrant


remittances?

It might be difficult for someone to keep their job when they move to a new nation
if they do not have citizenship or full resident status. Maintaining a work in another
nation is tough when you lack the proper paperwork and skills, so many migrants –
particularly those from poor nations with limited economic possibilities – rely on
remittances from family members living overseas. Keeping money from overseas, on
the other hand, comes at a high expense because it is effectively a sort of tax. Due to a
lack of transparency and the possibility of fraud, it is difficult to determine how much
money migrants transfer around the world each year and if that money is being used for
the intended purpose or is being misused when it comes to remittances. The most
apparent benefit is that people may send money to their relatives in times of need –
such as when a family member is sick or dies – without necessarily having any
influence over how the funds are utilized or how much they receive back. People who
wish to work physically rather than through work permits will need remittances.

Remittances have been demonstrated in studies to have a favorable impact on


developing country economies. This is because when people working outside their
home country send some of their earnings home to their family and friends, it has a
significant influence on the financial condition of those living in the nation, especially
whether the money is sent in cash or through money transfer firms. Furthermore, these
remittances may be utilized for consumption, which might result in the development of
jobs and an improvement in living conditions for families and communities, especially if
they are sent on a regular basis. Consumers may spend that money on other items like
food or clothing, resulting in increased revenue for businesses.

Those who do return, on the other hand, are striving to increase the amount of
money sent back to their home country, particularly if their family is facing a cash crisis
and the remittance is required to survive. People who make unauthorized or illegal
transfers may be attempting to avoid paying taxes in their native countries or unable to
get government help. Furthermore, there is a chance that the transfer will be lost or
stolen while in route, preventing the money from being returned safely.

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