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The demographic transition, a shift from high to low fertility and mortality, was primarily triggered by increased demand for human capital during development. This transition is key to understanding economic growth from stagnation.

Keywords:
Demographic trnasitionFertilityGender GapHuman capitalMortalityUnified Growth Theory

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  • Economics
  • Demography
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The demographic transition is a critical phenomenon linking population changes to economic development.
  • Various theories attempt to explain the triggers of this transition, but empirical validation is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop theoretical foundations for proposed demographic transition triggers.
  • To empirically examine the validity and significance of these theories.
  • To understand the transition from economic stagnation to growth.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical development of demographic transition mechanisms.
  • Empirical analysis of proposed theories' validity.
  • Economic modeling of human capital's role.

Main Results:

  • The study identifies the rise in demand for human capital as the primary trigger for the demographic transition.
  • This increased demand led to a decline in fertility rates.
  • The transition facilitated the shift from economic stagnation to modern growth.

Conclusions:

  • The demand for human capital is the central driver of the demographic transition.
  • Understanding this link is crucial for explaining historical economic growth.
  • Policy implications for development economics and population studies.