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#834 - Lyman Stone - Why Is Everyone Having Fewer Children?

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The Decline of Fertility Rates in America: A Historical Perspective

This chapter examines the drastic decline in fertility rates in America, detailing the drop from 2.1 children per woman in 2007 to around 1.6 today. It provides a historical comparison to the 1800s and early 1900s, discussing the impact of mortality on birth statistics and the complexities surrounding these figures.

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