S3 E13 : Can We Reverse Collapsing Populations? with Professor Jesús Fernández-Villaverde

It is no surprise that Global Fertility has been declining over the course of 30-50 years. You may not be aware, however, of how steep the slope has truly become. Economist and Professor Jesús Fernández-Villaverde has devoted his studies to analyzing why this is, and how we may be able to overcome it. Tune in to this fascinating discussion, as Dr. Mariana Orlandi speaks with one of the greatest experts in global fertility numbers. According to Professor Villaverde, we have never seen such alarming trends in all the history of the world. Modern culture has made having children challenging and unattractive in multiple regards. Therefore, younger generations have shifted from family-oriented to self-oriented lifestyles. This has led to negative rippling effects especially in education, food supply, and real estate. Contrary to popular belief, having a family may actually be a solution to economics rather than being a hindrance. As Professor Villaverde says: “Creating a culture that puts family at the center of society again is absolutely fundamental.” Clara Piano’s podcast episode: https://www.austin-institute.org/podcast-wwcnta/episode/1ab0ffec/s3-e12-the-fertility-gap-why-women-around-the-world-are-having-fewer-children-than-they-desire The Coddling of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=coddling+of+the+american+mind&hvadid=580696255894&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028315&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10752184360120152060&hvtargid=kwd-280547986705&hydadcr=22569_13493349&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1g6wh8wqut_e