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More copies of this ISBN:The Empty Cradle: How Falling Birthrates Threaten World Prosperity and What to Do about Itby Phillip Longman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Overpopulation has long been a global concern. But between modern medicine and reduced fertility, world population may in fact be shrinking--and is almost certain to do so by the time today's children retire. The troubling implications for our economy and culture include: * The possibility of a fundamentalist revival due to the decline of secular fertility* The threat to the free market as the supply of workers and consumers declines* The eventual collapse of the American health care system as inordinate expenses are incurred by an aging populationPhillip Longman's uncompromisingly sensible solutions fly in the face of traditional ideas. State intervention is necessary, he argues, to combat the effects of an aging population. We must provide incentives for young families, and we cannot close our eyes and hope for the best as an entire generation approaches retirement age.The Empty Cradle changes the terms of one of the most important environmental, economic, and social debates of our day. Book News Annotation:Remember the population bomb? Longman, with the New America
Foundation, says that in fact human population is likely to decline,
not from catastrophe but because people stop having babies. Women
would be forced to bear children, he says, workers would be forced to
work, and Fundamentalists of every stripe would draw new strength.
His solution is not a return to old ways, but to restore the economic
rewards of family life so that those who nurture the young will be
compensated for their contribution to preserving the species.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Award-winning journalist and public policy analyst Longman warns that reduced fertility and global aging threaten world prosperity, jeopardize national economies, and will change the way of life for decades to come. Synopsis:The Empty Cradle changes the terms of one of the most important environmental, economic, and social debates of our day. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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