1. World Population Growth: Benefits and Drawbacks By: Shaheen L. & Vasudha A.

2. Background Info  Definition of Population Growth: An increase in the number of people that reside in a country, state, country, or city.  Why are we passionate? We are passionate about this topic because we want to know what the future of entrepreneurship is. The world’s businesses depend on how many customers they have, the age range and the products they’re willing to buy.

3. The Worlds Current Population  The worlds current population is 7,280,616,850  This # is constantly fluctuating  Nearly all growth is occurring in less developed countries  80 000 000 births annually in under developed countries  Linked to economic development  Average life expectancy at birth in under developed countries rose from 41 years in 1950 to 66 years in 2007

4. Who are the experts on this topic?  Experts on this topic are called  Some experts for example are:  Degrees/qualifications they need are:  bachelors degree/ graduate degree in social sciences  advanced knowledge on statistical software  key skills needed are mathematics, research skills and communication skills.

5. What’s the message?  The message we are trying to convey is if you’re starting a business, the location is key. The # of customers, the state of the economy and the age ranges play a key role in the profit you are going to make.  Your profit depends on the population!

6. What will result? Benefits of increased population growthDrawbacks of increased population growth More jobs to cope with the demandNot enough jobs Generating more new ideasNeed for more basic necessities High skilled and low skilled labours will be easily available Global warming/ pollution More economic growthLack of room

7. What do stats show? This is Ghana’s 2014 population pyramid. What does this data mean? -the majority of the population is under 30 meaning that the birth rate is very high -the people in their 60’s and above is very low. -The last age group is 0-4 years old

8. What do stats show? Contd. -The birth rate is high, so items necessary for an infants health are necessary -hygiene is necessary -companies that send people to educate the citizens of Ghana on important issues like birth control is necessary -Education for the kids is necessary etc…

9. What do stats show? Contd. -The rate of people surviving to their 60’s and above is very low so Ghana needs a good healthcare system -Ghana needs registered nurses to give out vaccinations -Ghana needs proper medication to heal those who are sick -Who is going to run these campaigns and clinics? Businesses!

10. Benefits/Drawbacks -healthcare companies would make huge profit from a country like Ghana where everyone needs it -doctors/nurses would be a necessity -Water filtration companies -hospitals -housing companies -clothes stores -Drawbacks -entertainment companies wont benefit -Bookstores wont sell -theatres wont have people coming to see the movie -furniture stores wont sell -

11. What does Canada do to encourage population growth?  Baby bonus  Tax reduction  Parents with kids under 6 get universal child care benefit(helps pay for their costs)  Kids with disabilities get the Child Disability Benefit  Maternity benefits  The given benefits encourage couples to have kids

14. Co-relation  The 2 topics are inter-tied and affect each other directly. When the population grows, your customer base grows.

15. Where you can learn more!  Howmany.org  World-o-meters.info

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