I think Mr. Gurri unknowingly puts his finger on the problem when he mentions the welfare state that is jeopardized by depopulation.
People historically have had large families as a reaction to high child mortality rates, the need for help on the family farm - and to provide caretakers for their old age.
I think Mr. Gurri unknowingly puts his finger on the problem when he mentions the welfare state that is jeopardized by depopulation.
People historically have had large families as a reaction to high child mortality rates, the need for help on the family farm - and to provide caretakers for their old age.
With the establishment of the welfare state the need for children has been reduced. Just as important, the welfare state is very expensive, requiring high taxes to feed its ravenous maw. And children are expensive! When faced with the high cost of the welfare state and the high cost of children, many have opted for fewer children because the welfare state will take care of them and to save on the money necessary to pay for said state.
I think Mr. Gurri unknowingly puts his finger on the problem when he mentions the welfare state that is jeopardized by depopulation.
People historically have had large families as a reaction to high child mortality rates, the need for help on the family farm - and to provide caretakers for their old age.
With the establishment of the welfare state the need for children has been reduced. Just as important, the welfare state is very expensive, requiring high taxes to feed its ravenous maw. And children are expensive! When faced with the high cost of the welfare state and the high cost of children, many have opted for fewer children because the welfare state will take care of them and to save on the money necessary to pay for said state.