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Catherine Pakaluk on *Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth*

Macro Musings with David Beckworth

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Birth Rates and Societal Stability

This chapter explores the relationship between declining birth rates and the potential for socio-political unrest, emphasizing the importance of familial connections in maintaining societal cohesion. It analyses historical and economic trends that have influenced fertility, including the impact of the contraceptive revolution and social policies. The discussion critiques population control theories and their unintended consequences, advocating for localized policy experiments to address demographic challenges.

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