Demography

Sanghnomics: The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council released a study on the demographic changes in 167 countries. The impact of changes in the religious demography on the economic policy framework in India needs to be reviewed more intently 

Can China overcome its demographic deficit?

As things stand, a declining population is set to slow the growth of the economy

Lessons on deflation, demography & democracy from the China model

As China's political economy faces yet another challenge, it is time for the developing countries of the global South to reflect on the governance model that China offers and seeks to promote

How many Indians are there really? India doesn’t want to know

India may today be the largest country in the world, and likely will be for all time. But we can’t know how India will shape its world — since we don’t know who Indians are

The Chinese dragon is in danger of losing its teeth

For China, there is the extremely disquieting precedent of Japan. What is worse is that unlike Japan, China is likely to grow old before it becomes rich

Huge policy response need of the hour as India gets older 

The demographic dividend that India was hoping to reap will disappear even before it arrives

India will get older before it gets richer

India's demographic dividend will last for some time but cease growing. The right policies, however, can still lead to better outcomes

The implications of China’s new three-child policy

The policy is unlikely to work and with the right policies, India has a shot at gaining traction as a low-wage investment destination

Impact of China’s three-child policy on demography, migration and economy

China’s population continues to be the largest in the world. Its three-child shift means global advocates of family planning and contraceptive use have to rethink the way they will approach China

The US birthrate has dropped again. The pandemic may be accelerating the decline

Births declined by about 8% in December, compared with the same month the year before, a monthly breakdown of government data showed

Muslims taking to family planning faster than Hindus; Polygamy a myth: Former CEC SY Quraishi

Published by Harper Collins, the 299-page book cites verses from the Quran to argue how Islam, contrary to the widespread belief within and outside the community, has been the frontrunner of the concept of family planning.

Does age matter? At least 36 percent Indian homebuyers fall in 35-45 age bracket

Interestingly, until late 90s, many Indians preferred to buy homes using their savings rather than opting for home loans.

India's biggest challenge lies in demographic dividend: Manwani

Businesses will have to work with educators and government to frame skill development programmes in order to ensure that the workforce of tomorrow has future-ready skills

Can entrepreneurs bring back biz confidence in 2011?

Jim Turley, Chairman and CEO of E&Y, told CNBC-TV18’s Menaka Doshi on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum at Davos that he sees India and the Middle East having their demographies work to their advantage.