Economics Explained Do We Need More Children, or Fewer Children?
Oct 4, 2023
Economists debate whether we need more or fewer children; challenges of overpopulation and benefits of reduced population; economic burden of children and its impact on society; potential benefits of population decline; relationship between economic growth, resource usage, and population growth; consequences of population growth and the case for depopulation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Economic Burden of Children and its Impact on Society
02:05 • 3min
Exploring the Potential Benefits of Population Decline
04:41 • 4min
The Relationship Between Economic Growth, Resource Usage, and Population Growth
08:16 • 5min
The Consequences of Population Growth and the Case for Depopulation
13:00 • 2min