The Global Fertility Crash

Flora Lau
11/13/19
Global Fertility Crash
               Globally each woman has 2.4 live births each. That growth in fertility rate is what makes the population stable from generation to generation. Economically that means more workers, consumers, and citizens. Which means more people to get things done, come up with new things, and pay the government taxes. In the world, the fertility rate is higher than the replacement rate which is a good thing because once people die off, more lives are born. If this didn't happen then, there would be more people dying off than being born. Which means a decline in fertility rates and a decline is replacement rates. 

               In France, I personally, would love to have children because there are public day cares that are in place that would help. As Celine Grislain stated, she started a job after she gave birth and her employers didn't mind because they knew that the day care would help her with her baby for a couple hours. So, while she was working, her baby was taken care of, no expanse. Plus, out of all the countries that we looked at, France has the highest rate of women being literate. Which help open ups ore opportunities and jobs for woman. 

              In Saudi Arabia, I wouldn't have children because it has the world's lowest rates of labor force participation and have little economic power. Also, the rate of women's earnings are only 20% of men's earnings. Also, as Lubna Alkhaldi said, "There are no universities here that offered that specialization at that time. " Plus, Lubna is not married which means she doesn't children and she makes only 20% that men do . 

              In China, I wouldn't have a baby because the culture of women working has led to a steep decline in China’s fertility rate. Also ,by Summer Guan's experience, I would basically not be able to take a day off like Celine does on Wednesdays. Plus women's rights are just now being upheld and it isn't fully sustained yet. 

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