3min chapter

Open to Debate cover image

Will Millennials Be Left Behind?

Open to Debate

CHAPTER

The Effect of Economic Desperation on Fertility Rates

The fertility rate or the number of children that women have has been going down. Is that a sign of economic desperation or is that a sign that actually women are choosing differently and have the ability to control their biology? Jill: I think it's both. Women generally say at various age stages that they want roughly two children. We're not seeing that play out, particularly among millennial women, where it kind of record low fertility rates.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode