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The DTM is used to classify countries into general groups. Hence, it is unable to take into account evolutionary changes in the process of population growth and classify diverse population into distinct but coherent stages of the development process.

Neo-Malthusians argue that the long-term fertility of a population depends on the most rapidly-breeding subgroups within the population. In the short term, the overall population growth rate may slow as most of the existing people have fewer children, but if a rapidly-breeding subgroup sustains its high fertility, it will eventually expand its numbers and restore the whole population to high fertility. This is similar to the evolution of resistance to pesticides in insects, and to antibiotics among pathogens: the first applications kill large numbers, but a few surviving resistant individuals may eventually make good on the losses through exponential growth. In other words, a criticism of the DTM is that it is only valid if the fertility-lowering social changes that caused the DTM in present-day industrial nations permanently lower the fertility of every subgroup within each nation. Garrett Hardin doubted that purely voluntary Birth Control could achieve that result; Hardin argued that voluntary birth control merely selects against the people who will use it

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Where is Japan on the demographic transition model?

Japan is in Stage 5 of the demographic transition model, characterized by low birth rates, low death rates, and an aging population. It is experiencing challenges related to a declining population, low fertility rates, and a significant proportion of elderly people.


Why does the rate of natural increase fall in poorer countries in stage 3 of the demographic transition model?

In stage 3 of the demographic transition model, poorer countries often experience a decline in the rate of natural increase due to improvements in education, particularly for women, and increased access to healthcare and family planning. As families begin to prioritize quality of life over quantity of children, fertility rates drop. Additionally, urbanization and economic development lead to changes in societal norms and values, further contributing to smaller family sizes. These factors collectively result in a slower population growth rate.


What countries are in stage 2 of the dtm?

Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) is characterized by high birth rates and declining death rates, leading to rapid population growth. Countries commonly found in stage 2 include many developing nations in Africa, Asia, and parts of Latin America. Examples include Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Guatemala.