By guest host Jane Clayson:
Declining birth rates in the Western world may tip the balance of power to the East. A top intelligence advisor says the economy, international security, even the United State’s stature, are all on the line. And it’s because we are not having enough children.
But a leading economist disagrees: technology and education will ride the U.S. economy into continued success. A global populations expert warns if we overpopulate the planet we will have nothing left.
There is a heated debate about how–and whether–to cool the sizzle of the West’s dwindling birth rates.
This hour On Point: the Western world’s shrinking population.
Guests:
Herbert E. Meyer, former Vice Chairman of the CIA National Intelligence Council
David Kelly, Senior Economic Advisor, Putnam Investments
John Guillebaud, Co-Chair, Optimum Population Trust
I agree that having too many children can deplete all of the worlds resources at some point. But there is a point where there can be just the right amount. Sort of like the “Butter-Zone” for a population. And I agree with the fact that education and technology can put growth in the US economy. And by doing that, we will find the butter zone.
Posted by Mitchell, on March 24th, 2009 at 10:49 pm EDTWhat I’m trying to say is; the west needs to put growth in their economy through education and technology first before they can put growth in their population.
Posted by Mitchell, on March 25th, 2009 at 10:35 am EDT