From: toni
The population in poor countries is growing faster than in rich countries. Why is this?
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Good question, Toni, but could I have your permission to rephrase it:
Why is population declining in rich countries while it grows (albeit at ever slower rates) in poorer countries?
Fr. Phil Bloom ********** Some Helpful Resources:
Population Reference Bureau "providing timely and objective information on population"
Brian Carnell: Frequently Asked Questions about Overpopulation
Population Research Institute offers an in-depth study of these questions