tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532313388110978122.post6120469319249432538..comments2023-10-28T00:47:18.069-07:00Comments on Weeks Population: Are Demographics Involved in the Protests in Yemen?John Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04069566137451684355noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532313388110978122.post-5900681909089760032012-02-06T13:57:53.490-08:002012-02-06T13:57:53.490-08:00My guess is that fertility will drop slowly, espec...My guess is that fertility will drop slowly, especially as a result of women delaying marriage. But the slowness of the decline will likely mean that population will continue to grow well beyond the level that the economy of Yemen can absorb.John Weekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069566137451684355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532313388110978122.post-64376765706913719752012-01-28T05:37:50.334-08:002012-01-28T05:37:50.334-08:00Thanks, I have long been interested in Yemen. We a...Thanks, I have long been interested in Yemen. We always hear that the birth rates in countries like Yemen are falling, and you mention that they are. But do you think it will stabilize around 5? Or continue to decline further? I know the health care system and education for women in Yemen are very rudimentary, and in some places practically non-existent. which leads me to guess that the birthrate in Yemen will not decrease much more, but you're the expert on these topics so I'd like to hear your input. I would also add that the lack of political stability means that expanding education and women's rights do not seem viable at the moment. I await your response.Abu Daoudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399746942963002389noreply@blogger.com