title: The dependency ratio and optimum population growth.  The total utility case.
abstract: "This paper examines the effects of introducing a variable dependency ratio in Dasgupta's (1969) model.  We consider a case in which the probability of dying as well as the rate of participation in the labor force change with age.  It is shown that the inclusion of those realistic demographic features slows down the optimal rate of population growth and increases the rate of consumption.  In spite of the reduction in the rate of population growth, this rate can still be positive.  The sensitivity of the solutions to changes in the demographic parameters of the model is examined."
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authors.lastname: Rodriguez
mesh_terms: D003710:Demography; D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D004467:Economics; D004651:Employment; D006280:Health Workforce; D018803:Models, Economic; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009026:Mortality; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011158:Population Growth; D011336:Probability; D012106:Research; D013223:Statistics as Topic
keywords: Demographic Factors; Dependency Burden; Economic Factors; Economic Model; Human Resources; Labor Force; Microeconomic Factors; Models, Theoretical; Mortality; Population; Population Dynamics; Population Growth; Probability; Research Methodology; Statistical Studies; Studies; World