Americans Are Having Fewer Babies Than Ever. What Can Be Done About It?
Oct 13, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
This spring the U.S. fertility rate dropped to another historic low. And a potential American baby bust has become a campaign issue. WSJ Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip answers your questions on the causes and consequences of the falling fertility rate in the U.S. And reporter Liz Whyte explains what policies the presidential candidates are proposing and how they may—or may not—make an impact. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
Further Reading
How America’s Baby Bust Became an Election Issue
Why Tech Elites Want Us All to Have More Kids
More Cash for Kids Is Popular. It Might Not Be Wise.
Suddenly There Aren’t Enough Babies. The Whole World Is Alarmed.
Why JD Vance Worries About Childlessness
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