Population growth and decline produce complex problems for policymakers. Population change exerts a significant impact on communities, families, and institutions, with differential policy impacts in different countries and economic circumstances.  While much attention is focused on demographic ageing in high-income countries, middle and lower income countries also face significant demographic challenges as life expectancy increases and fertility rates decline, with significant implications for a wide range of economic and social policies. The analysis of demographic change and its implications contributes to the informed policy making needed to address the complex problems that population growth and decline produce.

This specialisation enables students to study population change issues with a focus on analysing demographic change in different contexts. The specialisation will equip students with skills in analysing and interpreting demographic data and indicators, and their application to economic and social issues in a comparative perspective.

Relevant Degrees

• Master of Public Policy (MPUPP)