How Much Decline = Permanent Recession?

One of the reasons this website exists is that the detrimental effects of population decline on capitalism haven’t been acknowledged yet. While it has long been known that increasing the population is good for the economy, it is rare for someone to put a value on it. Recently the WSJ reported: Historically, nearly half of …

Desperation in China: Loans Offered

Jilin in northeast China is offering married couples bank loans of up to 200,000 yuan ($31,400) if they have kids, joining other provinces in the roll-out of financial incentives to overcome a declining population. Certain small businesses set up by couples with two or three children will also enjoy exemptions and cuts in value-added taxes, …

China’s Birthrate: New Low

Predictions for populations from places like the United Nations, don’t account for accelerating change, as we see in China currently. Latest inducements are not helping, and fewer people are marrying: Figures released by the country’s national bureau of statistics show there were 8.5 births per 1,000 people in 2020, the first time in decades that …

Blame the Lefties

Thinking of the US, I am confident that I don’t need to look up the facts regarding which side of political persuasion has the most kids. That this opinion comes from a “hillbilly” makes sense. The author turned Ohio Senate candidate JD Vance has blamed America’s woes on “the childless left”, singling out Vice-President Kamala Harris, transportation …

China’s Plan – Group Weddings

In my opinion, China will one day shift from weak, ineffective attempts to increase fertility, to harsh, ineffective policies. I don’t think their way of running things is conducive to the gentle but nuanced encouragement that is required. For example: In Chongqing, one of China’s biggest cities, engaged couples will soon be eligible for a …