Category «Population»

The mythology of growth

Posted on August 20, 2024 A very good Post on Tim Morgan’s website. EVEN IN THE GOOD TIMES, THE ECONOMY BARELY OUT-GREW POPULATION “’Cheer up!’, they said; ‘things could be worse!’ “And they were right! “We didcheer up!! “Things didget worse!!!”

The United Kingdom’s Population Dynamics: Net Migration and Declining Population

The population dynamics of the United Kingdom have been a subject of considerable debate and analysis, particularly in recent years. Two critical factors influencing these dynamics are net migration and the declining birth rate, both of which play a significant role in shaping the future demographic landscape of the country. Net Migration: A Sustaining Force …

Global Depopulation – Did Global Fertility Rates Fall Below Replacement Levels in 2023

An AEI article on the latest United Nations data warns that global fertility rates are collapsing. And faster than most have predicted. Author of the article, Patrick Norrick, says fertility rates are collapsing even faster than most people realise today. This is based on data from the United Nations Population Division’s World Population Prospects (WPP) …

Local Population

In the face of shrinking economies and diminishing fossil fuel resources, the dynamics of the local population are undergoing profound shifts with far-reaching implications for communities, economies, and ecosystems. As economic opportunities contract and energy-intensive industries decline, some regions and localities will experience outmigration and demographic change, while others are grappling with the challenges of …