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How much is childlessness the fertility problem?

Society
United States
Started February 07, 2026

The average decline in fertility among these recent cohorts relative to the cohorts preceding them by 20 years was 0.25 births. Of this decline, 0.09 births, or 37 percent of the gap, is statistically accounted for by increased childlessness in the later cohort. The remaining 0.16 births, or 63 percent of the gap, is accounted […] The post How much is childlessness the fertility problem? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to IL V $*. Justice entitled him to laugh; i wrote...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Childlessness represents a societal failure to support families, leading to declining birth rates and potential economic consequences.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Rising childlessness could indicate a lack of societal support for parenting, which may harm future generations and community dynamics.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Increased childlessness reflects a positive shift towards personal freedom and career focus, enhancing women's roles in society.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
The decline in fertility rates is complex and cannot be solely attributed to increased childlessness; other factors must also be considered.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Emphasizing childlessness as a problem overlooks the broader social changes that allow individuals to choose their paths without stigma.
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