Why Are Birth Rates Declining?

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Birth rates are declining as more young men and women eschew parenthood for a number of reasons, which Wharton’s Stew Friedman dissects in his book, Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

00:00 - Introduction
00:00:45 - The Ripple Effect: Meet the Authors Series Overview
00:01:06 - Challenges in Decision to Start a Family
00:01:56 - "Baby Bust" Book's First and Latest Editions
00:03:00 - Cross-Generational Study Findings
00:05:01 - Impact of the Pandemic and Economic Shifts
00:07:01 - Changes in Work-Life Balance and Parental Roles
00:09:00 - Policy Advocacy and Organizational Practices
00:11:00 - Public and Private Sector Solutions for Child Care
00:13:01 - Declining Birth Rates and Long-term Economic Impacts
00:14:56 - Reasons Behind Opting Out of Parenthood
00:17:01 - Gender Differences in Parenthood Decisions
00:18:47 - Conclusion and Takeaways from "Baby Bust"

PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.

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