Rather than try in vain to raise birth rates, governments need to prepare for old societies and the new lives still to be born into them https://t.co/OOl67f3T86 ...

Rather than try in vain to raise birth rates, governments need to prepare for old societies and the new lives still to be born into them https://t.co/GvnndPHfys ...

JAPAN’S DECLINING BIRTH RATES: FROM POST-WAR BOOM TO RECORD LOWS – A 70-YEAR TRENDJapan’s total fertility rate (TFR, average children per woman) has plummeted since the 1950s, dropping from over 3.6 in 1950 to around 1.2–1.3 in recent years—far below the 2.1 replacement level needed for population stability. This long-term decline has accelerated in recent decades, driven by a mix of economic, social, and cultural factors.Key reasons for the ongoing decline include:•Economic pressures — Stagnant wages, high ...

Switzerland's democracy risks losing touch with the future. You may ask yourself, what. Switzerland, one of the oldest and most wellestablished democracies in the world.Yes. If we don't keep taking care of it, if we don't keep recognizing how important it is for young people to participate and to be heard. So why do I care about youth participation.When I was 12 years old, I met a member of the youth parliament of Zurich who encouraged me to join. At my very first session, I was part of the working group on ...

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]

Demographic Trends - Governments should focus on preparing for aging societies instead of trying to increase birth rates [1] - Governments need to prepare for the new lives still to be born into old societies [1]