Total fertility rate

number of children a woman is expected to have barring select circumstances

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Raise Social Security Taxes — and Cut Benefits, Too
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The Unequal Erosion of Married Parenthood
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Mar 12 2026
The Class Wars Come for Fertility
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Sep 17 2025
Britain and France’s Debt Crises Are Bad. America’s Will Be Worse.
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Jul 16 2025
New Paper Explores the Complex Factors Behind Declining Fertility
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May 06 2025
Want to Raise Birthrates? Immigration Is the Key
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Does the Pace of Economic Growth Affect Fertility Rates?
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Jul 15 2024
More Diversity, Fewer Kids? A New Study on Diversity and Fertility in America
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Commentary Culture Children & Family
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Whither Hypergamy?
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