Family Choices and State Influence

This chapter explores the changing dynamics between family decisions on childbearing and the state's influence, reflecting on historical shifts from family reliance to state support systems. It critically analyzes policies like China's one-child policy and their long-term implications on fertility rates, alongside broader regional trends in countries like South Korea. Additionally, it addresses the challenges posed by an aging population and the economic consequences of declining birth rates, focusing on wealth distribution and the future of intergenerational support.