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What are France’s two main strategies?

A
  • increase birth rate

- raise tax and reduce costs

1
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Why must the French government come up with strategies to solve the ageing population?

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

2
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How have France had a pro-natalist policy from 2005 onwards?

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  • 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
3
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Why have taxes been raised?

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-to make up the shortfall in the pension fund.

4
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How was the shortfall in pension funds been managed?

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

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