What’s the best way to think of future demographics — “old-age dependency” or just “dependency”?
Forbes post, “Why Has Finland’s Fertility Rate Collapsed – And Are There Lessons For Us?”
“Provide generous social welfare benefits and promote equality for women” does not (any longer) seem to be working as a recipe for replacement-level fertility in Finland. Why not?
Forbes post, “What (If Anything) Should We Do About The Rock-Bottom U.S. Fertility Rate?”
The US fertility rate is continuing to drop. Should we try to change this?
Forbes post, “What Will An Empty-Planet Future Look Like?”
Is it a good thing, or a problem, or just a thing-that-will-be, that the world’s population will shrink, assuming that does come to pass?
Forbes Post, “Social Security, The Dependency Ratio, And Immigration”
Is immigration the fix for our old-age dependency ratio troubles? Or are there risks if we’re not careful?
Forbes post, “What’s Next For American Fertility Rates – And Social Security?”
Is the drop in fertility in the U.S. temporary, or permanent — and does it matter?
Your thoughts welcome.