The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2606 There Was No Population Bomb
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Feb 14, 2025 Kevin Dolan, an expert on declining birth rates and organizer of the Natal Conference, joins the discussion about a looming demographic crisis. He challenges the notion that we face overpopulation, highlighting a significant global decline in fertility rates. Dolan explores the complex reasons behind these trends, critiques traditional policies, and shares insights on modern dating challenges. He advocates for community-based solutions and stresses the urgent need for effective pro-natal policies to address these pressing societal issues.
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Global Fertility Decline
- Most countries face sub-replacement fertility, impacting capital markets reliant on growth.
- Degrowth breaks assumptions of capital markets and real estate markets, impacting investments and economic stability.
Debunking Common Explanations
- Common explanations for declining birth rates, like secularism or cost of living, don't fully explain the trend.
- Religious countries and those with robust social safety nets also experience declining fertility.
Ineffectiveness of Pro-Natalist Policies
- Pro-natalist policies, like generous parental leave and baby bonuses, haven't been very effective.
- The cost of truly impactful interventions would be enormous and politically challenging.
