1. Japan's Declining Population
(Cutter, Renwick 1999) The problem here however is not overpopulation; it is the decline in Japan's birthrate. ... (Flakus 2000) In terms of population, Japan now ranks seventh in the world following in order China, India, the United States, Indonesia, Brazil and Russia. ... (Kakuchi 2001) The main reason for low fertility rates, as in most other countries with population problems, is the idea of wealth. ... (Kakuchi 2001) The declining population trend will mean a shortage of workers to power the economy and a lack of taxpayers to finance the staggering pension and healthcare bill...
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