The Ethics of Controlling Population Growth in the Developing World
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A growing population places strains on resources, both natural and monetary, and is problematic in third world countries, where fertility rates are the highest. However, a high rate of population growth affects more than just the host country and should be viewed as a global problem in which numerous players including countries, businesses and NGOs hold important stakes. In this essay I differentiate between (a) coercive methods of controlling population growth (e.g., a one-child policy), and (b) passive methods of population control (e.g., family planning). More specifically, I address whether it is morally acceptable for developed nations like the United States to limit the high growth rates of poorer nations through these coercive and/or passive methods.  Â
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