POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECT OF OVERPOPULATION
Overpopulation is a function of the number of individuals compared to the relevant resources, such as the water and essential nutrients they need to survive. It can result from an increase in births, a decline in mortality rates, an increase in immigration, or an unsustainable biome and depletion of resources. Overpopulation is a situation where people in a particular country are many in relation to the available resources; it is also a situation whereby the population of a country is above the optimum population. This situation will force people to compete for the available resources and due to shortages of resources; there will be general decline in the standard of living. Positive effects of Overpopulation Defense: Large Population makes it possible to mobilize enough people to defend the integrity of the country in times of war and any other emergencies. Increase in Labor Market: Increasing population ensures increase in the labor force. La...