In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll look at the global trend of shrinking populations and what it signifies for the future.

Is the world's population really in decline, what are the reasons for this, and what does it mean for the world?

Global population trends and downward fertility rates
Demographic shifts and the replacement rate for stability
Factors influencing declining birth rates globally
Increasing gender equality and delayed childbearing
Cost of raising children and economic implications
Decreasing optimism and focus on convenience affect birth rates
Global population decline and potential consequences
National strategies to counter population decline
Challenges in incentivising more childbirth
Technological solutions and environmental implications

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/shrinking-population

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