what is the relationship between population growth and global poverty? ... a colleague urges that high population is an engine for poverty eradication. And he points to Chine, Brazil and India as proof to the power of big numbers.
I say, population is not a problem. Quality of the population is the concern. Yes, if Africa and Asia continue the path of high population growth - one that commands a high demand for goods and services - that should be a engine for innovation and productivity. The practical matter though is that its a far cry from reality. I believe that reproductive rights and population management ought to be central to any poverty eradication planning. This will ensure that numbers really do count.
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