International Economics: IB Economics
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International Economics: IB Economics
A collection of articles relating to the 'international' elements of Economics and relating to IB, Pre-U and A-Level Economics.
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Singapore offers 'pandemic baby bonus' to boost births

Singapore offers 'pandemic baby bonus' to boost births | International Economics: IB Economics | Scoop.it
The country, which has one of the lowest birth rates in the world, is paying parents to have babies.
Graham Watson's insight:

While most South-East Asian economies are worried about an increase in the birth rate as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, the same isn't true for Singapore, which has worried about low birth rates for a while.

 

As a result, the government are offering a 'pandemic bonus' for parents who have babies, although the size and nature of the bonus is yet to be specified.

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Birthrate crisis would require a whole new mindset on growth | Larry Elliott | Business | The Guardian

Birthrate crisis would require a whole new mindset on growth | Larry Elliott | Business | The Guardian | International Economics: IB Economics | Scoop.it
If forecasts are wrong, developed countries will need to rethink immigration, healthcare and pensions
Graham Watson's insight:

What will happen as global birthrates fall? Well, why don't you read the article and find out?

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