Summary
Families in the U.S. and other parts of the world are having fewer babies, leading to shrinking and aging populations. This trend is affecting politics in the United States and contributing to the growth of populism around the world.
Key Facts
- Many countries, including the U.S., are seeing a decline in birth rates.
- As fewer babies are born, populations are getting older.
- This demographic shift can lead to smaller national populations over time.
- The change in population dynamics is influencing political landscapes.
- Populism, a political approach that seeks to represent the common people, is becoming more popular globally due to these changes.
