Australia in a baby bust? It’s not that simple—and a panic won’t help

There is a seemingly endless stream of news headlines about plummeting birth rates. Many have alarmist narratives about the perils of “baby busts” and “population decline.” This reflects a deep-seated anxiety about what declining birth rates mean for the future of society. There is a seemingly endless stream of news headlines about plummeting birth rates. Many have alarmist narratives about the perils of “baby busts” and “population decline.” This reflects a deep-seated anxiety about what declining birth rates mean for the future of society. Social Sciences Economics & Business Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories