An interesting and important matter in relation to the Australian society (its struggle to handle high population growth) put forth in a compelling manner. Another example highlighting the lack of systems thinking on the part of decision makers. It shouldn’t be narrowly focused everything is the economy only perspective. There is a whole system out there. High migration rate keeps the economic figures in a good shape. But infrastructure building must be on par with the population growth – better transport plans and infrastructure, more school and hospitals. Otherwise, the overall productivity of operation will continue to decline and causing major economic and other problems in the longer run.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-12/australia-is-struggling-to-handle-its-swelling-population/9535116?licu=urn:li:control:d_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_details_shares-object
Development of infrastructure, better city planning, increased investment in research etc are all appreciated by the society. But, without putting a check into population growth, or mass migration into urban Central Business District (CBD) areas, all these efforts are like filling a pot with a hole in the bottom. Besides investing in infrastructure building and R&D projects, people need to be educated regarding ill effects of population explosion and strict regulations need to be enacted. Cities need to be decentralized so that population density is evenly distributed throughout the city. Only then we can expect sustainable development in our society.
Is there any genuine data on population growth and wealth? I hear this mentioned as if proven. Is that so?
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