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The Economics of a Shrinking World

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开始于 August 14, 2026

From Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde and Patrick Norrick: As of 2026, humanity is likely below replacement fertility. That has never happened before, not in wars or pandemics. But the real surprise is that the fall has been concentrated in low- and middle-income countries and among poorer and less educated women. We fit a single-factor model to 236 […] The post The Economics of a Shrinking World appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.

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The implications of population decline will vary significantly across different regions, requiring tailored solutions.

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Pension and healthcare systems designed for growth cannot survive sustained population decline without radical restructuring.

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Shrinking populations will force wealthy nations to accept mass immigration or face severe labour shortages.

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Governments must ensure that social safety nets are strengthened to support an aging population.

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A declining birth rate in low- and middle-income countries will lead to economic stagnation and labor shortages.

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The economic impacts of a shrinking population should be addressed through automation and technology.

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Governments should fund research into the causes of fertility collapse before accepting demographic shrinkage as inevitable.

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Policies should aim to support childbearing as a genuine choice, whether that raises or lowers fertility rates.

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Countries with below-replacement fertility rates should adopt policies that incentivize higher birth rates.

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A shrinking population will inevitably lead to increased pressure on public healthcare systems as the demographic shifts occur.

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