> falling birth rates are generally seen as a problem. Why is that? Anyone who's ever lived in a place (at a city, province, or national level) whose populatio

> falling birth rates are generally seen as a problem. Why is that? Anyone who's ever lived in a place (at a city, province, or national level) whose population is dwindling knows exactly why. Opportunities are fewer and people are generally less wealthy[0]. [0]: I mean real wealth, like living in a comfortable home and being able to afford hobbies. Not your 401k balance.