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Journal of Population Sciences

Table 3 Parameters and required proportion of contraceptive users at age 20

From: Population control under various family planning schemes in Uttar Pradesh, India

For desired growth rate, r = 0.015

For desired growth rate, r = 0.020

Description of policy

Required proportion (f)

Description of policy

Required proportion (f)

Policy I (x = 20)

0.59

Policy I (x = 20)

0.49

Policy II (x = 20, y = 25, σ = 0.25)

0.72

Policy II (x = 20, y = 25, σ = .025)

0.61

Policy III(x = 20, y = 25, f2 = 0.20)

0.54

Policy III (x = 20, y = 25, f2 = 0.20)

0.43

Policy IV(x = 20, y = 25, z = 30, σ = 0.40, λ = 0.30)

0.51

Policy IV (x = 20, y = 25, z = 30, σ = 0.40, λ = 0.30)

0.42