Surviving Fertility Insights
Lyman discusses the concept of "replacement fertility," revealing how historical patterns show families often aimed for a surviving child, leading to repeated names in genealogical records. He contrasts two types of living standards: actual income and societal expectations, explaining how rising expectations can impact fertility decisions. The conversation highlights that modern families may actually raise more children than in the past, despite fewer deaths among infants.In this clip
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Why Is Everyone Having Fewer Children? - Lyman Stone
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