The Coming Global Depopulation | Nicholas Eberstadt | John Bonython Lecture

All our links: What could plunging birth rates mean for Australia? For the first time since the bubonic plague decimated Europe, the world’s population is decreasing. As a result of plummeting birth rates, more and more societies fall into an era of ongoing and unending depopulation. East Asia, for instance, will have more people over 80 than children under 15 by 2050. As their work aged populations decline, China, Japan and South Korea will undoubtedly find it harder to generate economic growth. People will struggle to build wealth. There won’t be enough workers to fund their safety nets and our young people to fight in wars. Consequently, the long-heralded China-led “Asian Century” may never arrive. Thus, we have entered world of shrinking and aging societies. How worried should we be? Should governments encourage higher birth rates? Moreover, can our leaders and policymakers respond effectively? Also, should they? Nicholas Eberstadt will answers these questions and more at our Annual Gala Dinner. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CIS promotes free choice and individual liberty and the open exchange of ideas. CIS encourages debate among leading academics, politicians, media and the public. We aim to make sure good policy ideas are heard and seriously considered so that Australia can prosper. Follow CIS on our Socials; Twitter - Facebook - Linkedin - Telegram - 📖 Read more from CIS here: 💬 Join in the conversation in the comments. 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it and want to see more, it really helps us out! 🔔 Subscribe to our channel and click the bell to watch our videos first: ⏲️ Missed this event live? Subscribe to CIS to be up to date with all our events: 📝 Subscribe to CIS mailing list- 💳 Support us with a tax-deductible donation at -