Exploring the Economic Impacts of a Sharp Population Decline
In a recent feature on SRF, Dr Kenneth Harttgen from ETH NADEL sheds light on the multifaceted impacts of a significant decline in global population.
What economic consequences would a sharp reduction in the world population have?
In a recent feature on SRF, Dr Kenneth Harttgen from ETH NADEL discusses the multifaceted impacts of a significant decline in global population. He highlights that while a smaller population might offer environmental benefits, the economic implications are far more complex.
Kenneth warns that a drastic reducation in the world population could lead to economic stagnation and pose significant demographic challenges, such as aging populations and diminished innovation capacity. These challenges would strain social systems and hinder sustainable development efforts.
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