Demographic Transition Model
Definition
The Demographic Transition Model is an explanation about how countries transition from having high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as they develop from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system.
Analogy
The Demographic Transition Model is like a roller coaster ride. At first, you're at the bottom with high birth and death rates (like being in line for the ride). As you climb up, death rates drop (the anticipation builds), then you reach the top where birth rates begin to fall (the thrilling drop). Finally, you end up back at the bottom with both low birth and death rates (like getting off the ride).
Related terms
Birth Rate: The number of live births per 1,000 people per year.
Death Rate: The number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.
Industrialization: The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on manufacturing goods.
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During which stage of the Demographic Transition Model are women likely to start seeing widespread empowerment and equality?
What stage of the demographic transition model would Australia fit in?
What stage of the demographic transition model would Japan fit in?
Which of the following countries is in the later stages of the Demographic Transition Model?
In stage one of the Demographic Transition Model, birth rates are ______.
What is NOT a stage in the Demographic Transition Model?
Which of the following countries is considered to be in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model?
Which of these countries is in the early stages of the Demographic Transition Model?
Stage 1 of the demographic transition model is named as:
In stage four of the Demographic Transition Model, death rates are ______.
What are the later stages (4-5) of the Demographic Transition Model characterized by?
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT represented on the Demographic Transition Model?
Which of the following would signal a country in stage 2 of the Demographic Transition Model?
How did the Demographic Transition Model affect the Malthusian Theory?
What is the demographic transition model?
Why is the demographic transition model criticized?
Which demographic transition model phase typically experiences the greatest environmental impact due to population growth?
How does the Demographic Transition Model fall short in its analysis?
Which demographic transition model stage is characterized by low birth rates and low death rates?
What viewpoint does the concept of demographic transition model primarily support?
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