“Morons on this thread completely ignorant of the economic consequences of depopulation.”
What about the smart people who don’t worry about the [long-term] consequences of depopulation?
What are the long-term consequences of depopulation?
An aging population doesn’t work or save. It doesnt consume as much either. It isn’t a source of innovation or investment capital. It doesn’t pay as much in taxes, so necessary government activity will be constrained. Capital shortages will drive up interest rates. How’s all that for a start?