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Schools

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Location of new schools and closure of current ones is linked to birth rates across the country

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Pensions

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Pension policy given by predicted future demand

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Population policies

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Data used to influence this

Eg China’s one child policy was a response to rapid population growth

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Migration

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Patterns recorded by governments to ensure that their criteria are met and that housing/services are provided in areas where migrants settle

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Services

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Used to plan and deliver services based on demand

Eg Birth Information allows decisions to be made on investment in maternity care and education services