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Why Paying People to Have Babies is a Billion-Dollar Mistake

Economics Explained

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This chapter examines the declining birth rates in advanced economies and their effects on economic growth. It discusses controversial government solutions like monetary incentives for childbirth and warns against the potential long-term repercussions of such policies.

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