Rethinking Aging Support
Sara discusses the challenges of supporting an aging population, highlighting the tension between younger and older generations regarding pensions and healthcare. She contrasts Romania's draconian measures to boost birth rates with France's more balanced approach, questioning the sustainability of increasing consumption in high-income countries. The conversation emphasizes that simply increasing the number of children may not effectively address the demographic shifts and economic needs of the future.In this clip
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Why do so many countries have falling birth rates?
Why do you think so many countries have falling birth rates, as discussed in the episode 859: Bradley Schurman | Demographic Collapse in Russia, China and the USA and the clip Generational Burdens?
Why do you think so many countries have falling birth rates, as discussed in the episode 859: Bradley Schurman | Demographic Collapse in Russia, China, and the USA and the clip Generational Burdens?