RT Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee)All 50 U.S. states have fertility rates below 2.1, the bare minimum needed to maintain the population.The U.S. government must stop depressing birth rates by making it so hard—and so expensive—to raise children https://t.co/p6gwm71roI ...

Fertility rates have collapsed. Pessimists envisage economic ruin. @r_shanbhogue, @currhenry and @Birdyword ask whether they're right, on Inside Economics.Watch the show from 6pm London time https://t.co/ICGzAbdbiI ...

Even relatively small shifts in coupling rates, when multiplied across a whole population, can have far-reaching effects on society as a whole. The biggest impact will be on fertility rates https://t.co/u8HFR3Fd9f ...

U.S. population growth will slow to a crawl over the next few decades as fertility rates decline and net immigration shrinks because of stricter enforcement, the Congressional Budget Office said https://t.co/Et12WqCfnk ...

The death of GreeceVisegrád 24 (@visegrad24):🇬🇷 More than 700 schools have been closed in Greece due to a prolonged demographic crisisGreece has one of the lowest fertility rates in the European Union - around 1.3 births per woman, far below the replacement level of 2.1.The population is rapidly aging, while young https://t.co/WvS0RIbwWQ ...

Demographic Trends - Birth rates among right-wing individuals in the U S and developed world have remained relatively stable in recent decades [1] - Fertility rates among left-wing individuals have declined in recent decades [1]

Capital Account: As global fertility rates drop, two economists make the case for humans https://t.co/9AgUpciRRL ...

RT Polymarket (@Polymarket)U.S. fertility rates are projected to continue their decline.Is the U.S. headed toward population collapse? ...

Fertility Rates & Demographics - US fertility rates are hovering around historic lows, approximately 16% births per 10 women over their lifetime, below the 21% needed to sustain the population [1] - Projections indicate that about 25% of young adults today will never have children [1] - Falling birth rates are a concern due to their impact on people's lives, the economy, and the government [2] - Many countries are seeing below replacement fertility, including Mexico [28] Economic Impact - Declining fertility rates could lead to a drag on the US economy and the capacity to cover government programs like Medicare and Social Security [3] - Lower birth rates affect the entire economy, impacting the number of consumers, workers, and taxpayers [5] - A shrinking worker-to-retiree ratio could threaten the financial sustainability of Social Security, with current estimations suggesting solvency until 2033 [6] - Economic uncertainty can lead to decline in fertility [23] Policy & Incentives - Politicians are starting to pay attention to the issue, with leaders proposing ways to address the birth rate decline [3][7] - Both Democrats and Republicans have proposed policies providing money to families, such as baby bonuses or expanded child tax credits [9][10] - A $5,000 baby bonus is not likely to significantly budge fertility rates [12] - Increasing the child tax credit to $4,500 per child could lead to a 3-10% increase in fertility [13][14] - Governments have attempted to influence family formation practices, but these policies may have unintended consequences [16][17] Societal Factors - It's hard to combine work and having kids in modern US society due to limited support for families [4] - A cultural shift is occurring, with young adults prioritizing education, money, and careers [24][25] - Delay in adulthood and difficulty affording a house may push childbearing to later ages, potentially leading to fewer children [19][20] - Immigration could help offset the economic impacts of population decline, but it's politically and demographically uncertain long term [27][28]