or the first time in generations\u2014since the Great Depression\u2014the prospect of long-term population decline is looming on the American horizon. Almost no serious consideration has yet been devoted to how well America might fare in the face of depopulation. That inattention could prove costly, for depopulation could come upon us with stunning speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, a depopulating America can still prosper\u2014in theory. The power of human ingenuity and adaptability made the world much richer during the era of the global population explosion. It can do so in an era of long-term population decline as well. American history demonstrates our nation\u2019s exceptional advantages over others in ingenuity and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But major changes in policy, practice, and behavior will be required before the US can expect to succeed economically in the terra incognita of population decline. To be blunt: America is not well positioned to pass the stress test that depopulation will unforgivingly impose. In fact, the US may actually be less prepared for an eventual depopulation today than it was a generation ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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