Low fertility rates create a self-perpetuating cycle due to several interconnected factors. An aging population leads to a slowdown in status advancement for younger generations, potentially delaying household formation. Furthermore, shrinking future demand reduces investment opportunities, driving up asset prices and making it harder for young people to afford homes. Cultural norms also shift to normalize smaller families, and the political landscape can become dominated by older, asset-owning demographics, hindering policies that might address the root causes of declining birth rates. AI
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