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A smaller labor force means a smaller economy

A smaller labor force means a smaller economy
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In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate reached a new low of 1.6. Net immigration started declining rapidly that same year and quite possibly turned negative in 2025. This combination of factors has brought the rate of population growth to a historic low, a development with major economic implications,...

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