What are the benefits to the country with a high population and the proofs that it can help a country?

Question

We are having a debate at the class this monday about a high population and I need to defend our answer that having a high population can help a country. Our country, Philippines is one of the example that has a high population and it is a small country. many people says having a high population is bad but there is still hope of having a high population that can help a country. We need to prove that it can really help a country but what is the real proof that a high population can help a country?

Answer 1

well looks at countries like china india and japan. they are some of the most densely populated countries in the world and their economies are booming. Simply with more people working the nation gets a larger share and can use if to further the clout of their money. The key is to not overpopulate. Places like Japan are almost at full capacity. US? Not even close.

Answer 2

High population is not the same as high population density. The U.S. has a high population, but due to the size of the country, a lower overall population density. However, as long as the country has a population density that is supportable, the higher the population, the higher the number of available workers, trades, intellectuals, inventorys, artists, etc. High population and high population density itself is not the answer; unless the population is working towards a common goal, and that common goal is progress and social growth, high population can be a handicap. If the population believes their govt should feed and clothe them, the country will suffer; if the population believe they should work hard to build a better world for their children and ensure their children are better educated and feel a need to help their fellow countrymen, while making sure their fellow countrymen are pulling their own weight, a high population will accelerate that progress. If they invest in business instead of high-priced clothes and cars, their country's export to inport ratio will go up and a higher standard of living will be achieved much faster. Look at Japan after WWII. They were beaten and bankrupt, but everyone united with a single mind towards improving their country and the lives of their children. Everyone was expected to work, and anyone who failed to do so was considered a failure. The "culture" must encourage hard work and dedication, or the high population will just be a large family with empty hands and hungry bellies.

Answer 3

interesting, im a debater u know?
More people means more workforce. The best example would be in China, there are so many people in China that they have a humongous workforce, the larger the workforce is the lower is the cost of production, so in that reason their products which they export is relatively cheaper than those from other countries. Therefore foreign buyers will choose their products over other countries'. It is just a matter of resource maximization . As per Philippines, we have a vast resource but the problem is we are not maximizing it...

Thats the basic and concrete reason why but if you want more pros and possibly some cons (to anticipate what your opponent might say) about high population just visit www.idebate.org/debateabase, googleor wikipedia (just evaluate some facts, some arent reliable)
till next time!!!
PS: Do you know Rizal High School?

Answer 4

A country with a high population can be benefited by it if a large proportion of its people are in the working category. That is, they can produce more income for the country. On the other hand, if most of its people are non-working, then it can negative effects on that country's economy as most income will be drained for the care of the non-working sector.

And in another case, a country with a large working proportion will not benefit unless there are enough jobs to meet the demands of these people. Otherwise, their potential would go to waste.
So, a high population can prove good for a country if if has a large workforce.

Answer 5

High population can help a country only if the people take care of the environment and their health. They should not be lazy just sitting at their home watching television all day. So, if the people in the country can promote teamwork and concern for the environment, then the high population can help a country a lot.

Answer 6

Critical mass.

The more minds you have the greater chance of innovation and invention.



Muscle.

The ability to raise and support a large army.


Economics.

The ability to raise large sums quickly by taxes.


Buying Power.

Reduces the cost of imports and helps lessen the deficit.