In 2015, Spain had a higher death rate than birth rate for the first time since 1939. It is predicted that its population will decrease by 5.6 million over the next 50 years. A fall of this size would probably affect both the number and size of the country’s firms and also influence the environment. There are several different ways of increasing a country’s population.
(a)[2]
Define the term death rate.
(b)[4]
Explain two policy measures a government could put in place to encourage families to have more children.
(c)[6]
Analyse the impact a declining population could have on the environment.
(d)[8]
Discuss whether a firm that makes a wide range of products can gain economies of scale.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Deaths per 1000 people in the population” …