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Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from a high population or from low amounts of resources, or from both. Only a certain number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food.
In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe, overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people in metropolitan areas.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide little or no support, financial or political, for family planning, even people who wish to keep their families small have difficulty doing so, because they do not know or unable to get contraception. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population growth.
Most developed countries provide considerable political and financial support for family planning. People tend to limit the number of children they have because of the availability of this support, for example contraception.
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Which economic theorists believed that overpopulation would cause labor to overwork the land?
Thomas Robert Malthus believed that overpopulation would cause labor to overwork the land.
What will be the cause of poverty?
Desire is the cause of poverty in buddhism people suffered because of desire
What are the causes of poverty in Thailand?
the cause of poverty on thai society
What is the plural of poverty?
The plural of poverty is poverties. As in "the government cause so many poverties".
Overpopulation is a hindrance to economic development?
More people need more stuff for their survival and will do anything for it. Education will have to be provided, but the people who are BPL (below poverty line) will not be able to afford it. Moreover, they will need to maintain their health which will not be possible for them. So, these people will not be able to do anything for the economic development of the nation because they will be poor and uneducated. More people - more - more poverty - more poor It is also in the hands of the govt. , you know. If it can eradicate poverty , then great. If not , then too bad.
What is Consumption Overpopulation?
corruption, poverty.
What could be India's biggest problem?
overpopulation...poverty
How can overpopulation cause an ecosytem to change?
how can overpopulation cause an ecosystem to change
Why does overpopulation is a basic causes of poverty?
Too many people. not enough work
Which of these is not an effect of severe overpopulation?
Severe overpopulation can lead to strain on resources, increased poverty, and reduced quality of life. However, an effect that is not associated with severe overpopulation is reduced biodiversity, as overpopulation does not directly impact the variety of species in an area.
Does overpopulation the reason of poverty in the Philippines?
The population density of the Philippines is 295 persons per square kilometer. Compare that with Japan's population density of 337 per square kilometer. While Japan is more densely populated, they have far less poverty. From this, it is clear that the cause of poverty in the Philippines is not over population.See what you can do to help the poverty in the Philippines at www.philippineaid.org- Tim TroutmanPhilippine Aid Society
What can you conclude was swift's purpose in suggesting such horrible solution?
Swift's purpose is to shock his readers with his very "immodest" proposal. In Ireland at this time, there is extreme poverty, overpopulation, and an unfair balance of trade with Great Britain. He suggests that the Irish should sell their children as food to reduce the overpopulation and poverty.
What are negative impacts of urbanization?
Overpopulation, depletion of resources, pollution, and deforestation. Sociologically, the negatives are poverty, homelessness, and crime.
What are the causes poverty in Africa?
Overpopulation , unemployment , poor education (in public schools) , corruption (big problem in SA).
Why did Americans go to America?
Colonists came to America for a variety of reasons, such as escaping religious persecution, overpopulation and poverty.
What is the leading cause of hunger on wealthier nations?
overpopulation
What is a primary cause if the cycle of poverty and illiteracy in many developing nations?
The primary cause of the cycle of poverty and illiteracy in many developing nations is lack of proper management of resources. This will result into unequal distribution of wealth and resources.
