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Is faster-than-expected population growth good for the economy?

 Participants compete in the Sydney Running Festival

AUSTRALIA, Sydney: Participants compete in the Sydney Running Festival on September 20, 2015. Source: AAP

Several days ago Australia's population hit a milestone - 24 million. While a newborn is likely to be the 24 millionth Australian, migrants have contributed the most to that growth in recent years.So is the faster-than-expected population growth good for the economy? This feature reveals more details.



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