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Could Cratering Birthrates Mean Impending Disaster? with Dr. Alice Evans

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Global Fertility Trends and Economic Implications

This chapter discusses the worldwide decline in fertility rates and its impact on both developed and developing regions, particularly focusing on Tamil Nadu. It highlights the economic challenges posed by aging populations, low female labor force participation, and the burden on young men to support families. The conversation also explores potential solutions, including immigration, to mitigate the effects of demographic imbalances on economic growth and societal innovation.

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