The Accelerating Demographic Time Bomb (DEC 2)

Fertility rates in developed countries have fallen below replacement levels, and in some cases, populations are now declining. Outside of pandemics and wars, the world has never observed a sustained decline in population. What does this mean for our economic future? Will economic growth stall without a growing labor force? Could advanced AI offset the effects of demographic shrinkage? We’ll explore these questions and consider potential scenarios, especially in the context of developed nations.