Jennifer D. Sciubba

Political demographer Jennifer D. Sciubba dives into the pressing issue of global population decline. She debunks fears of economic collapse due to falling birth rates and an aging population. Instead, she offers a proactive playbook for addressing these demographic shifts. Topics include innovative solutions for the future of work and migration, encouraging societies to adapt with resilience. Sciubba emphasizes the need for present-day actions to ensure a sustainable and thriving world for future generations.

Zsolt Darvas, a senior fellow at Bruegel specializing in public debt, and Jennifer D. Sciubba, President of the Population Reference Bureau, tackle the pressing issue of demographic changes and their impact on public finances. They discuss how an aging population is straining pension and healthcare budgets, requiring urgent policy adjustments. The conversation includes challenges in standardizing retirement ages across Europe and strategies from countries like Japan and South Korea to adapt to an older workforce, highlighting the need for innovative solutions.

Political demographer Jennifer D. Sciubba discusses the implications of global population decline, including low fertility rates and population aging. She emphasizes the need for planning and adaptation to a smaller population, while debunking the idea that higher birth rates are the solution. The podcast explores the consequences of failing to adapt, such as limited reproductive choices and decreased global cooperation. It also offers ideas on embracing population aging, including immigration, longer working years, and technology. Investing in health and sustainable consumption is important, as well as recognizing the untapped resource of older populations for a resilient and beautiful world.