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Oct 2024
15m 18s

Americans Are Having Fewer Babies Than E...

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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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