Question

some argue that current population growth is good because it provides more workers, consumers and problem solvers to keep the global economy growing. others argue that current population growth threatens economies and the earth's life support systems through increased pollution and environmental degradation. what is your position in this global debate and why?

Answer 1

AGREE with Adam Ozimek that this is a daft view of the impact of population shifts on economic performance:

For the economy, a slower increase in the population raises concerns about American competitiveness. But it could actually be a good thing. A number of economists, including the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are worried about the lack of inflation and income growth in the United States. Fewer workers could drive up salaries. What's more, fewer new Americans might help slow government spending. That may curtail the rising US federal debt, which many think will soon cause interest rates to jump and hold down US GDP growth. “At a time of fewer government resources, fewer new people might not be such a bad thing,” says New Hampshire's Johnson.

Answer 2

I agree with Adam Ozimek that this is a daft view impact of population shift on economic performance.
For the economy a slower is increase in the population raises concern about American Compietatives