Linnea Zimmerman

In this discussion, Linnea Zimmerman, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins with expertise in fertility and contraceptive access, analyzes the U.S.'s record low birth rate. She explains the complexities of measuring fertility and trends worldwide, highlighting differences between regions. Zimmerman challenges the notion of a fertility crisis, addressing societal impacts, and the role of migration. Economic pressures and gender dynamics influencing family size desires are also examined, alongside how policy changes could empower individuals to align their choices with desired family sizes.