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How Will Dramatically Declining Birth Rates Reshape Our World? A Population Expert Weighs In. (#175)

2023/12/12
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The birth rate in many countries is plummeting below what’s needed to maintain the population. In China, it’s estimated the population will shrink by 50%. In the U.S., by about 20%. Should we hit the panic button? According to American Enterprise Institute scholar, Nick Eberstadt, the answer is a thoughtful “no.” Listen and find out why.