How Do Social and Economic Factors Influence Fertility Forecasts?

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The discussion revolves around the interpretation of idiomatic expressions and phrases in English, particularly "march to the beat of a different drummer" and the metaphorical use of "anvils." Participants seek clarification on these phrases, with "march to the beat of a different drummer" meaning to act independently or uniquely, while "anvils" metaphorically represent burdens or outdated practices that hinder progress in business. The conversation also touches on the use of the word "heralded," suggesting it means "praised" in the context of entrepreneurs being compared to early American colonists who defied the norm. Additionally, there are inquiries about the grammatical correctness of sentences, particularly regarding the use of commas and the term "employer," with explanations provided for proper usage. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities of English idioms and grammar, emphasizing the importance of context and clarity in communication.
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lisab said:
That's what I thought too, but I can't figure out why shrinking electronics is "only a sign of the growing population". The fact that I don't want my cell phone to be the size of a brick has nothing to do with population :confused:.

Yeah, I had trouble with the idea behind the statement too. Didn't really want to side track into a discussion on that though.
 
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please look at this English text...


To develop more accurate population forecasts, demographers would have to know a great deal more than now about the social and economical detriments of fertility.
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what does this word means "social and economical detriments of fertility" ?

I understand individual words though but when it combined what does it mean ? what detriments ? I don't understand this...Could you please elaborate this part ?
 
  • #94
momentum said:
please look at this English text...


To develop more accurate population forecasts, demographers would have to know a great deal more than now about the social and economical detriments of fertility.
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what does this word means "social and economical detriments of fertility" ?

I understand individual words though but when it combined what does it mean ? what detriments ? I don't understand this...Could you please elaborate this part ?
Its an interesting choice of words. I am under the impression they are referring to "the social and economic detriment" of having many children.
 
  • #95
TheStatutoryApe said:
Its an interesting choice of words. I am under the impression they are referring to "the social and economic detriment" of having many children.



detriment = damage.


population forecast ---->demographer have to know ---->social and economic detriment damage.

I don't get the connection here.

what the demographer have to know social and economic detriment damage to forecast a population ? is it really an important parameter ? is it used in other countries ?

Could you please throw some light on this part ?
 
  • #96
momentum said:
detriment = damage.
No.
Detriment = disadvantage


examples:
"Increased financial stress is one of the detriments of a larger family size."
"We are already in dire straits financially, we can have more children, but to our detriment."
 
  • #97
I'm still not clear . how it is connected here.
 
  • #98
momentum said:
please look at this English text...


To develop more accurate population forecasts, demographers would have to know a great deal more than now about the social and economical detriments of fertility.
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what does this word means "social and economical detriments of fertility" ?

I understand individual words though but when it combined what does it mean ? what detriments ? I don't understand this...Could you please elaborate this part ?

Well it's not clear what they mean. If I had to guess, I think what they were trying to say is:

To develop more accurate population forecasts, demographers would have to know a great deal more than now about the social and economical effects on fertility.
 
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Further corrected, IMO:
lisab said:
To develop more accurate population forecasts, demographers would have to know a great deal more than now about the negative social and economical effects on fertility.
 

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