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Is it possible to achieve .zero population growth rate? If yes, what kind of age pyramid is obtained?

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Yes. An inverted bell shaped age pyramid is obtained. The young of pre-reproductive age group individuals are less in number and both pre-reproductive and reproductive stages are in the same level.
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