> Societies reproducing at below replacement rate are quickly replaced by societies reproducing above replacement rate. Yes, and it is already something that i

> Societies reproducing at below replacement rate are quickly replaced by societies reproducing above replacement rate. Yes, and it is already something that is setting of early warning signals around the world. Countries like Japan and Sweden are looking at major catastrophes in the coming decades if they can't get their populations to increase their birthrates. Its a large part of why Sweden has some of the best benefits for new parents on the planet. Additionally, some see the collapse of stores like Toys R Us as the first wave of economic effects resulting from the declining birth rate in the US (note that Toys R Us also owns Babies R Us). Obviously, there are lots of factors at play, and retail in general is doomed, but a greatly reduced market for babies and children's products is indicative of a potentially greatly reduced market of everything else in the coming decades.