

Demographic Time Bomb: US Population On Track To Start Shrinking By 2035 | Chris Hamilton
Feb 15, 2024
Chris Hamilton, publisher of Econimica, talks about the significant impact of demographic trends on various aspects including energy consumption, finance, economy, and housing. He highlights the worrying prediction that the US population is set to start shrinking by 2035 for the first time ever. The podcast explores the consequences of this trend on labor force participation, national debt, housing affordability, and the need for a debate on serving long-term interests versus free markets. It also discusses the importance of data analysis and learning from international perspectives to address these challenges.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Impact of Demographic Changes on Labor Force Participation
02:55 • 14min
The Future Burden of Debt and Aging Population
17:05 • 20min
Decline in working age population and its impact on the economy
37:04 • 23min
Consequences of Issuing Debt with No Yield and Comparisons to Japan's Economy
59:44 • 2min
Decline in US Families with Children and Housing Affordability Crisis
01:01:16 • 2min
Serving National Long-Term Interests vs Free Markets
01:03:18 • 11min
US Population: Predictions and Concerns
01:14:12 • 7min
Discussion on Emails, Awareness, and International Perspective
01:21:17 • 2min
Data Analysis and Future Economy
01:22:59 • 10min