Case study of a country/society experiencing specific patterns of population change: character, scale, patterns of change, environmental and socio-economic factors and implications
You study one real country to understand how and why its population is changing. You examine the size of that change, its causes, and its consequences for people and the environment.
Real World
Japan's population peaked at 128 million in 2008 and has been falling since, driven by a total fertility rate of around 1.2 — well below replacement level — creating an ageing dependency crisis that has forced the government to extend the retirement age to 65 and recruit overseas care workers.
Exam Focus
Structure your case study answer using the spec's own headings (character, scale, patterns, factors, implications) to ensure you cover all mark-scheme strands.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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