I have to disagree with the article's claim that the forecasts have all been bad. Since 2002 the forecasts have been realistic, although probably not useful.

I have to disagree with the article's claim that the forecasts have all been bad. Since 2002 the forecasts have been realistic, although probably not useful. The more interesting bit is what, if anything, can be made of the uptick since 2005 in actual birth rates.