Americans Are Having Fewer Babies Than Ever. What Can Be Done About It?
Podcast:WSJ What’s News Published On: Sun Oct 13 2024 Description: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices