NUS's Hofman on China's Population Growth

The video discusses China's demographic trends, highlighting a declining population and its economic implications. It explores whether China can become wealthy before its population ages, considering factors like productivity and policy changes. The video also addresses the challenges of an aging population, such as pension pressures and the need for better education and investment returns. Political implications of these demographic shifts are also considered.

What is the projected population of China by the end of the century according to the United Nations?

• 700 million

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 1.4 billion

What income level does the World Bank consider as high income?

• $40,000

• $20,000

• $12,000

• $50,000

What is the current preferred number of children per woman in China?

• 1.5

• 1.2

• 1.7

• 2.0

What is one of the main concerns of a declining population in China?

• Decreased healthcare costs

• Higher birth rates

• Increased immigration

• Larger burden on the aging population

Which strategy is suggested to help reduce pressure on China's pension system?

• Improving education

• Increasing birth rates

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Lowering the retirement age

What percentage of GDP does China invest, according to the transcript?

• 30%

• 45%

• 50%

• 60%

What is a controversial issue in China related to addressing demographic challenges?

• Reducing immigration

• Raising the retirement age

• Lowering taxes

• Increasing birth rates