The Case for Gradual Population Decline by Adair Turner
https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/economic-and-social-benefits-of-declining-fertility-rates-by-adair-turner-2025-10
Contrary to conventional wisdom, rapid population growth rarely delivers demographic dividends, while low fertility rates do not necessarily lead to stagnation. In fact, persistently high fertility often exacerbates underemployment, limits investment in education and infrastructure, and entrenches poverty across generations.
https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/economic-and-social-benefits-of-declining-fertility-rates-by-adair-turner-2025-10
Contrary to conventional wisdom, rapid population growth rarely delivers demographic dividends, while low fertility rates do not necessarily lead to stagnation. In fact, persistently high fertility often exacerbates underemployment, limits investment in education and infrastructure, and entrenches poverty across generations.