Demographic Transition in China
Lei Xiaoyan from Peking University discussed five major demographic trends in China that will have significant policymaking implications for the future.
Description
Lei Xiaoyan from Peking University discussed five major demographic trends in China that will have significant policymaking implications for the future.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Summarize the five demographic trends as described by Lei Xiaoyan.
- Define dependency ratio.
- Describe a social or political implication based on these demographic trends.
- AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Explain how demographic changes can impact a regime’s policymaking authority.
- AP Comparative Government FRQ Practice: Describe a connection between demographic transitions and economic stability.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Consumption
- Dependency Ratio
- Labor Cost
- Pension
- Population
- Profit Margin