[hinckley buzzard]

I'm surprised Feder could talk about the 1960's and birthrate decline without mentioning "The Population Bomb" and the concerted efforts to get people to voluntarily curb their birthrates. He also neglects the universal effect of economic advancement on declines in births. It hasn't all been mere hedonism.

In any case, I am skeptical that a continually increasing population is essential for prosperity, or that the only alternative is an aging population in decline. There is no reason a population can't achieve a steady state, and prosper with advances in technology, efficiency, health and productivity, and changing interests.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Feder mentions Ehrlich and his book near the end of the column.