Geography- case study-PC- ageing populating- France

Question 0

What are France’s two main strategies?

Answer 0

• increase birth rate

- raise tax and reduce costs

Question 1

Why must the French government come up with strategies to solve the ageing population?

Answer 1

By 2050 there will be a shortage of pension funds by 100 billion euros

Question 2

How have France had a pro-natalist policy from 2005 onwards?

Answer 2

• give financial incentives to women who postpone work to have a second or third child.
• give longer, better paid maternity leave
• increase state run crèches and childcare is free from the age of 3
• give tax breaks and public transport discounts for families with >3

Question 3

Why have taxes been raised?

Answer 3

-to make up the shortfall in the pension fund.

Question 4

How was the shortfall in pension funds been managed?

Answer 4

• private companies have to pay more tax to government pension fund.
• retirement age was increased in 2010 to 62