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People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy

By Brian Mann
Published October 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT

The global economic system developed in an era of rapid population growth. With aging populations and people deciding to have smaller families, economists are raising concerns about future prosperity.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
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