Econ Ed Link: Population Growth: Friend or Foe?

The environment has recently been the focus of much research and discussion. Because productive resources are limited, it is important that we use resources wisely to ensure that resources will be available for use in future generations. Of concern to both environmentalists and economists are the trends in the world's population [Note to Teachers: Not all students may feel comfortable discussing some of the consequences of China's "one-child" policy addressed in Task 6.]