Environmental Science Case

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When we look at the fertility rates in Latin America (Stage 3), we see that it has dropped considerably. This is in spite of the fact that but the youthful age structure of the population still produces rapid growth even it is making progress to be able to transition to level 4; While Europe is already in the stage 4 and are either at or below replacement-fertility levels, and their population is uncharacteristically decreasing due to their immigration policies that could impact this prospective stage. This is different from North America, who also shares the fourth level with Europe, because North America immigration policies allows for a rapid growth of population. The article also suggests that the low fertility level in these developed countries could cause us to see a population that is in its average age ranges (rand.org).

Assuming that the demographic transition phase IV is a goal for developing countries, what two programs or initiatives would you suggest to assist them in progress toward this goal? Yet the behavioral changes necessary for progression to Stage 4

Opening their doors to immigrants is one response the developed countries might consider. While other countries that only allow women to birth one child, it may consider removing that band altogether or at least increasing the number of their offspring (Editorial Board pg.73, 2013).

Conclusion

This world is changing almost constantly and policies must change to accommodate that fact. In order to reach level 4 and stave off the death of a country or region completely, there must be some changes made so that all regions continue to strive to make changes their policies and their mode of operation. While some governments are offering monetary rewards to its citizens to become more productive, others are suffocating their citizens with rigorous polices to hinder their countries population growth.

References

Barcelona Field Studies Centre (2012) Demographic Transition Model retrieved from http://geographyfieldwork.com/DemographicTransition.htm

Editorial Board (2013) Environmental Sciences retrieved from http://wow.coursesmart.com/C001150001824#extendedisbn

RAND (2000) Global Shifts in Population Retrieved from http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB5044/index1.html