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Is the World Ready for the Population Bust?

The Foreign Affairs Interview

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Navigating Depopulation and Fertility Trends

This chapter explores the societal implications of declining birth rates and sub-replacement fertility, emphasizing the need to balance individual freedom with population dynamics. It discusses the challenges faced by governments in encouraging childbearing and the potential for depopulation to be managed as a navigable issue rather than a catastrophic one. Additionally, it highlights the role of migration, automation, and social policies in adapting to the changing demographic landscape, particularly in the context of aging societies and economic sustainability.

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