Globally, birth rates are falling. In March a 200-strong crowd of nearly all male and mostly white pro-natalists gathered in Texas to discuss how to change that. 1843 went behind the scenes https://t.co/IIDWEOZe0D ...

Demographic Trends - Global birth rates are collapsing [1] - Populations could shrink by 95% in 3 generations [1] Social Impact - Elon Musk commented on the collapsing global birth rates [1]

Economists modelling women’s choices have long assumed that falling birth rates are down to rising incomes. But recent research challenges this consensus https://t.co/YzSA4P2xMPIllustration: Álvaro Bernis https://t.co/YBJ5DyeL6l ...

Economists modelling women’s choices have long assumed that falling birth rates are down to rising incomes. But recent research challenges this consensus https://t.co/KKrPrFQtn7Illustration: Álvaro Bernis https://t.co/YnlLubF5g1 ...

Demographic Trends - Australia recorded its lowest ever birth rates [1] - Record levels of immigrants continue to enter Australia [1] - Immigration is correlated with declining birth rates [1] Economic Impact - Immigration contributes to unaffordable housing [2] - Immigration leads to stagnant wage growth [2] - Immigration results in decreased productivity [2] - Immigration makes Australians poorer [1] Social Concerns - Australians have not been consulted on immigration increases [3] - Australians are against large immigration increases [3] Proposed Solution - Ease the economic pressures preventing people from having children [4] - Immigration replaces the existing population for economic growth [4]

Economists modelling women’s choices have long assumed that falling birth rates are down to rising incomes. But recent research challenges this consensus https://t.co/8r09rahcZJ ...

The budget-busting cost of kids is a big factor depressing birth rates, says @Moss_Eco. But are you spending as much as your friends and neighbors? (via @opinion) https://t.co/EmRjucHYdG ...

Demographic Trends - Global birth rates are collapsing [1] - Populations could shrink by 95% in 3 generations [1]

Demographic Trends & Policy Implications - Governments should focus on adapting to aging societies instead of attempting to increase birth rates [1] - The focus should be on preparing for the realities of older populations and the lives of future generations [1]

Demographic Trends - Governments should focus on preparing for aging societies instead of trying to increase birth rates [1] - The focus should be on improving the lives of those already born and those yet to be born [1]