Demographic Shifts in Advanced Economies
Economist Noah Smith notes:
“In the U.S., boosting
fertility isn't a big priority. The U.S. has a total fertility rate of 1.8
children per woman, which is reasonably close to the replacement rate of 2.1 --
i.e., the rate that leads to long-term population stability. Also, the U.S.
tends to be welcoming to immigrants, and (at least, up until now) has been able
to attract large numbers of the skilled immigrants who contribute most to
fiscal and financial sustainability.”