About much more than babies, China’s shrinking birth rate reflects a slew of trade offs that created some problematic externalities.
A Surprising Mini Baby Bump
Whereas fewer babies are born during recessions and major catastrophes, it appears we could have a pandemic baby boom surprise.
Where and Why Are Women Having Fewer Children?
A demography challenge, China’s birth rate problem is worse in other nations where the growth in babies and the elderly should be reversed.
The Demographic Squeeze
Looking at birth and death rates, we can identify population problems that are creating a demographic squeeze.
What Grandma Says About China’s One-Child Policy
Because of China’s one-child policy, an aging population of grandparents will wind up with fewer young people to take care of them.