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Editor's Note: Earlier this week we posted UNFPA's World Population Report, 2025. Cory Ohlendorf writing in The Daily Valet gave some interesting comments on the report and linked David Bloom's IMF article. Both are worth reading. Click the links for the full articles.
Global Fertility Decline: Economic Barriers and Demographic Shifts - Cory Ohlendorf
A new report from the UNFPA reveals a sharp decline in global fertility rates, driven by economic factors like housing, childcare, and job insecurity, rather than a lack of desire for children. In a survey across 14 countries, one in five individuals said they won’t have their desired number of children. The report finds that one in five individuals do not expect to have their desired number of children, with over half citing financial challenges like housing costs, childcare, and job insecurity. The report emphasizes the importance of reproductive rights and policy interventions to address these issues.
The Debate over Falling Fertility - David Bloom
David Bloom's article in Finance & Development discusses the global decline in fertility rates, driven largely by economic factors like the cost of raising children and job insecurity. He highlights the challenges this poses, including a shrinking workforce and potential economic stagnation. Bloom also points out the growing share of Africa's population, while East Asia, Europe, and Russia face significant declines. He stresses the need for policy responses, such as promoting labor force participation and implementing family-friendly policies, to address these demographic shifts.
Editor's Note: Earlier this week we posted UNFPA's World Population Report, 2025. Cory Ohlendorf writing in The Daily Valet gave some interesting comments on the report and linked David Bloom's IMF article. Both are worth reading. Click the links for the full articles.
Global Fertility Decline: Economic Barriers and Demographic Shifts - Cory Ohlendorf
A new report from the UNFPA reveals a sharp decline in global fertility rates, driven by economic factors like housing, childcare, and job insecurity, rather than a lack of desire for children. In a survey across 14 countries, one in five individuals said they won’t have their desired number of children. The report finds that one in five individuals do not expect to have their desired number of children, with over half citing financial challenges like housing costs, childcare, and job insecurity. The report emphasizes the importance of reproductive rights and policy interventions to address these issues.
The Debate over Falling Fertility - David Bloom
David Bloom's article in Finance & Development discusses the global decline in fertility rates, driven largely by economic factors like the cost of raising children and job insecurity. He highlights the challenges this poses, including a shrinking workforce and potential economic stagnation. Bloom also points out the growing share of Africa's population, while East Asia, Europe, and Russia face significant declines. He stresses the need for policy responses, such as promoting labor force participation and implementing family-friendly policies, to address these demographic shifts.
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