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How can countries cope with falling birth rates?
20th May 2024
This BBC article looks at the implications of a falling birth rate for a developed economy, noting that there are only really two viable solutions. Either ensure that your population remains healthy and works for longer or accept the reality of the need for immigration. The reality is that at some level most economies are going to opt for a mix of the two, because a rising number of dependents would mean that it will become increasingly difficult to finance healthcare and pension provision.
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