Melissa Carney, an economics professor and director at the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, alongside Karen Benjamin Guzzo, a sociologist and director at the Carolina Population Center, explore the pressing issue of declining U.S. birth rates. They discuss the cultural and economic implications of low fertility and consider the proposed $5,000 baby bonus as a solution. The conversation dives into the complexities of family planning, societal expectations, and how modern financial pressures affect the decision to have children, highlighting the need for more supportive policies.
