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The Possibility of Human Extinction
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg
Recovery is Uncertain: Fertility Rates Fluctuate
Eastern Europe experienced a significant bounce back in fertility rates after a dramatic decline post-communism, with rates recovering from around 0.2-0.3 to 1.6-1.8 by 2007-08. However, demographic trends are complex, as evidenced by countries like Turkey now falling below replacement levels unexpectedly. The post-COVID period has shown that fertility declines are not only persisting but seem to be accelerating. Historical instances of fertility spikes, such as the post-World War II baby boom, illustrate that economic and social events significantly impact birth rates, but outcomes vary dramatically across different nations.
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