Social, Economic and Political Implications of Population change

Social, Economic and Political Implications of Population change

1. Social

   • LEDC
     • Conflicts of cultures between residents and migrants
       • Can lead to civil wars
     • Pressure on medical centres and schools
       • Already have strain with current population numbers
   • MEDC
     • Lack of skilled workers
       • Strain on medical system because of ageing population

2. Economic

   • LEDC
     • Lack of money for services
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   • MEDC
     • Fewer people to work
       • Increased taxes
         • To cover pensions
         • Cover medical care

3. Political

   • MEDC
   • LEDC
     • Government cannot afford to provide services for new population