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Title: | Population policy and redistribution of income |
Authors: | Rangarajan, C. Satia, J. K. |
Issue Date: | 16-Aug-1976 |
Citation: | Economic and Political Weekly, 11 (31-33), Special Number, August 1976, 1159-1162 |
Abstract: | Given the present level aid pattern of distribution of income and the occupational strjcture of the economy, there may not be sufficient economic motivation for families below a certain consumption level to limit their size to the extent necessary for bringing about the desired reduction in the overall fertility levels. A congruence of economic motivation at the national level and at the family level is, therefore, necessary. How does the need (or bringing about such a congruence affect national policty? First, it is not sufficient for the economy to grow at a faster rate. Rather, a significant impact on fertility can be made only if a more equitable distribution of income is achieved. Second, a shift towards an appropriate technology is needed. As the level of income increases, a shift to less labour-intensive technology will be necessary so that families find a sufficient economic rationale to limit their size. A population policy for achieving the long-term objectives, therefore, should also be directed towards redistribution of income and proper technological choices. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11718/5514 |
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