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You're right. We've gotten too rich.

Every bit of data seems to show that the wealthier we get, the fewer babies we have.

>>anonpo+(OP)
It's a lot more complicated than that. France has a higher GDP per capita than South Korea, but has a fertility rate of 1.7 vs .7.

1.7 isn't replacement but it's not national extinction. There's a cultural element here besides pure economics.

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>>justre+m1
Oh yeah. The truth is obviously way more complicated and nuanced.

I was just being snippy at the parent comment giving the really tired complaint that it's all about not having enough money (obviously false).

>>anonpo+(OP)
Wealth is mostly held by people who are outside the age range of having babies.

Wage growth compared to cost of living has been flat to negative for decades. Outlook for the future is low. Of course people aren't having kids.