How much does global population decline matter? (with Dean Spears)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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The Dynamics of Global Population Decline
This chapter examines the implications of falling fertility rates and the critical replacement rate of 2.1 children needed for population stability. It explores how declining birth rates in various countries, including India and South Korea, challenge assumptions about global overpopulation and highlight the complexity of demographics. Through historical context and data analysis, the discussion emphasizes the potential for significant global population decline and the sociocultural factors affecting reproductive choices.
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