Question

Describing each stage in the demographic transition model using CBR, CDR, NIR. Characterize the amount of growth of each stage (low, high, aka moderate).

Answer 1

Stage 1
     Low Growth
     Very high CBR, Very high CDR, Very low NIR
Stage 2
     High Growth
     High CBR, Rapidly declining CDR, Very high NIR
Stage 3
     Moderate Growth
     Rapidly declining CBR, Moderately declining CDR, Moderate NIR
Stage 4
     Low Growth
     Very low CBR, Low or slightly increasing CDR, zero or negative NIR