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Could Cratering Birthrates Mean Impending Disaster? with Dr. Alice Evans

Factually! with Adam Conover

CHAPTER

Declining Birth Rates and Economic Implications

This chapter discusses the global decline in birth rates and its potential negative effects on economies, particularly concerning workforce sustainability and social welfare systems. It emphasizes the multifaceted reasons behind this demographic shift, including economic pressures and cultural factors, rather than viewing the trend as solely beneficial for the environment. The conversation also highlights possible solutions such as immigration and advancements in AI to mitigate the economic repercussions of an aging population.

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