Chapter
The Global Population Decline
1:15:39 - 1:24:15 (08:35)
In modern economies with high chance of children's survival, the population needs an average of 2.1 kids per woman to maintain a static population without immigration, but most countries are experiencing a decline in birth rates, despite government initiatives to incentivize having children such as benefits for new parents in Scandinavian countries.
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With declining birth rates all over the world, governments are struggling with how to incentivize people to have more children, but it seems that even the most generous benefits are not enough to overcome the economic obstacles.
1:15:39 - 1:19:24 (03:44)
Summary
With declining birth rates all over the world, governments are struggling with how to incentivize people to have more children, but it seems that even the most generous benefits are not enough to overcome the economic obstacles.
ChapterThe Global Population Decline
Episode#399 - Rob Orchard - Terrible Journalism & Interesting Statistics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The fertility rate is affected by religious beliefs, social pressure, and the availability of contraception.
1:19:24 - 1:21:18 (01:54)
Summary
The fertility rate is affected by religious beliefs, social pressure, and the availability of contraception. Wealthy countries with less religious influence, such as Andorra and Taiwan, will have a lower fertility rate compared to countries with more religious influence, like those in villages with immense social pressure.
ChapterThe Global Population Decline
Episode#399 - Rob Orchard - Terrible Journalism & Interesting Statistics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The decline in birth rates and a shrinking society could lead to issues such as a reduction in the workforce and a lower quality of life for those who remain, possibly leading to the extinction of the human race.
1:21:18 - 1:24:15 (02:56)
Summary
The decline in birth rates and a shrinking society could lead to issues such as a reduction in the workforce and a lower quality of life for those who remain, possibly leading to the extinction of the human race.