America, it looks like we’re at a bit of a standstill in the baby-making department. With birth rates at a record low, some folks are getting nervous about the future—except for a few demographers who say, “Chill out, we’re just taking a break.” While some argue we need more kids to boost the economy, others suggest we focus on policies to make it easier to raise the ones we already have. Sounds like a fair compromise: fewer diapers, more daycare.
Population: As US Births Fall, Do We Need More Kids? Demographer Weighs In
