tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post8431626480196456312..comments2024-01-08T14:24:03.718+00:00Comments on Economics Essays: The Demographic Time BombTejvan Pettingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03405988099792035111noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-36604500173787000722011-08-02T05:14:59.144+01:002011-08-02T05:14:59.144+01:00also there are too many malthusian comments on her...also there are too many malthusian comments on here.<br /><br />as population increases other factors also increase so the world can support even higher populations such as advances in agriculture and technology and architecture and engineering and, and, and,...i think i made my point.<br /><br />there is almost no limit to the population the world can holdibrahimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130015929166255606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-51221309554414973932011-08-02T05:07:30.534+01:002011-08-02T05:07:30.534+01:00hey listen guys, just treat the foreign migrant wo...hey listen guys, just treat the foreign migrant workers the same way we treat our temps. simply just do not renew their visa when they reach 30 and do not give them indefinate leave to remain only in exceptional circumstancesibrahimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130015929166255606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-15080135194328882552010-10-28T20:51:43.775+01:002010-10-28T20:51:43.775+01:00Almost everyone who is 60 now will be dead in 30 y...Almost everyone who is 60 now will be dead in 30 years time and the 'Demographic time bomb' disappears as the balance is restored, it really is that simple.<br /><br />Basic Maths from <br /><br />Damian S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-42319673738842784642009-08-07T18:43:03.361+01:002009-08-07T18:43:03.361+01:00It is clear that the "economic growth" p...It is clear that the "economic growth" paradigm is past its time. We have to look at sustainablity and reducing population.<br /><br />If anyone doubts this take a look at this video set..<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-QA2rkpBSY<br /><br />It is on YouTube as "the most <br />important video you'll ever see"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-75582322043471910312009-07-03T07:43:04.182+01:002009-07-03T07:43:04.182+01:00I agree with James. The current growth-based econ...I agree with James. The current growth-based economic model is a massive pyramid scam and is unsustainable.<br />In the long run human overpopulation and its consequence will increasingly outweigh all other considerations. But govts will continue to do nothing about this because the problem and answer is longer term, will need a universal response Also because bad pension models (current Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-6701742411278666132009-04-16T00:54:00.000+01:002009-04-16T00:54:00.000+01:00The bigger picture shows that pensions et al are t...The bigger picture shows that pensions et al are the least of our concerns - when oil begins to peak and therefore demand outstrips supply, where are we to get energy and food from? (fertilisers in all intensive farming come from oil).<br />The effects of global warming are now unstoppable and will mean very significant changes to world wide resources. The uk now imports most of its energy and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-4074942523865484252009-03-24T15:16:00.000+00:002009-03-24T15:16:00.000+00:00The rise in the over sixties is mainly the result ...The rise in the over sixties is mainly the result in the rise of the baby boomers in the 40's.<BR/>Something i have had to deal with all thru my life,<BR/>Hi class sizes, Hi youth unemployment in the 60's and now too many pensioners.<BR/>The Good news is all us baby boomers will fall of our perch in 2020 to 2030, causing a rapid fall in population. Problem solved<BR/>Regarding Pensions<BR/>This Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487128531050281473.post-13400242650250649212008-11-17T12:50:00.000+00:002008-11-17T12:50:00.000+00:00I am glad someone is blogging about this. I do too...I am glad someone is blogging about this. I do too but from an environmental viewpoint.<BR/><BR/>The keyword is sustainability. Balancing working people with dependent people is not sustainable.<BR/><BR/>Sure, the immigration route is a quick fix but those migrants will grow old too thus requiring even more migrants. A never-ending cycle.<BR/><BR/>A dwindling population needs less public servicesJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075123015442859635noreply@blogger.com