Don't Panic About the Global Fertility Crash
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The Economist article 'Don't panic about the global fertility crash' is discussed, with commenters highlighting the difference between global and national concerns regarding fertility rates.
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They're panicking about their own countries fertility crash. Everyone is hoping for their own country to thrive and all the others to fail.