CHFA | Global Languages Senior Colloquium
Demographic Change Spain: A Social and Economic of Impacts of Low Birth Rate and an Aging Population
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Major
Spanish
Minor
International studies
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Riegler, Dr. Romero-Gonzalez
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Kai Miyama
Kai Miyama is a Spanish major with an International Studies minor. He is from Chiba, Japan, and has been to Mexico to study abroad since last winter. His hobby is learning foreign languages, and he especially likes to learn about their cultures. While at MSU, he founded his own business, an online English tutoring school. Because he could finally speak English, he wanted to share this unique experience with others in Japan. This challenge enhanced his passion for learning Spanish. While studying in the US, he met a lot of Spanish speakers, and they motivated him to learn Spanish, even though he had never learned Spanish for most of his life. After graduation, he plans to move to Nashville and work as a seller, which should communicate with coworkers in Spanish.
The declining birth rate and the aging population are significant issues facing many industrialized countries, especially Spain. Scholars have identified opposing views on why this demographic shift poses a societal problem. In this project, my topic aims to examine the economic impact of these issues in Spain and the actions taken by Spain's government to address them. For example, due to this problem, mid-ages are potentially struggling to figure out their own time because they have to care for the young generation and elderly. This demographic group is called the sandwich generation, and this case explains how the aging population makes and relates to other social problems in Spain. Moreover, the decline in the birth rate is likely to increase demand for consumer goods and services, which will affect the overall economy. Especially since there is a lot of need for nursing care services in Spain because of the amount of elderly, it can significantly impact citizens' wealth. Due to explaining the specific issues, this project will produce some resolves for them. The central argument of this paper is that Spain needs to take a comprehensive approach to address the declining birth rate and aging population, including targeted policies and initiatives by the government and private sector. In addition, it provides insights and recommendations for addressing Spain's significant social and economic challenges.
Demographic Change Spain: A Social and Economic of Impacts of Low Birth Rate and an Aging Population
Kai Miyama
Kai Miyama is a Spanish major with an International Studies minor. He is from Chiba, Japan, and has been to Mexico to study abroad since last winter. His hobby is learning foreign languages, and he especially likes to learn about their cultures. While at MSU, he founded his own business, an online English tutoring school. Because he could finally speak English, he wanted to share this unique experience with others in Japan. This challenge enhanced his passion for learning Spanish. While studying in the US, he met a lot of Spanish speakers, and they motivated him to learn Spanish, even though he had never learned Spanish for most of his life. After graduation, he plans to move to Nashville and work as a seller, which should communicate with coworkers in Spanish.
The declining birth rate and the aging population are significant issues facing many industrialized countries, especially Spain. Scholars have identified opposing views on why this demographic shift poses a societal problem. In this project, my topic aims to examine the economic impact of these issues in Spain and the actions taken by Spain's government to address them. For example, due to this problem, mid-ages are potentially struggling to figure out their own time because they have to care for the young generation and elderly. This demographic group is called the sandwich generation, and this case explains how the aging population makes and relates to other social problems in Spain. Moreover, the decline in the birth rate is likely to increase demand for consumer goods and services, which will affect the overall economy. Especially since there is a lot of need for nursing care services in Spain because of the amount of elderly, it can significantly impact citizens' wealth. Due to explaining the specific issues, this project will produce some resolves for them. The central argument of this paper is that Spain needs to take a comprehensive approach to address the declining birth rate and aging population, including targeted policies and initiatives by the government and private sector. In addition, it provides insights and recommendations for addressing Spain's significant social and economic challenges.