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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 27 MIN

"We See a Decline in the Share of Women Wanting Children": Talking about Fertility, Family Choice, and Economics

from Economy Matters Podcast · host Atlanta Fed

The US birth rate has been on a steady decline, with significant long-term economic implications. But why? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the constellation of issues surrounding the question.

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