In 2050, world population growth is predicted to come almost to a halt. Shortly thereafter it may well start to shrink. A major reason behind this shift is the fertility decline that has taken place in many developed countries. In this book, experts discuss the appropriateness and effectiveness...

Cover -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- 1 Fertility and Public Policy -- 2 The Economics of the Family and Its Policy Implications -- 3 Low Fertility and Population Aging in Germany and Japan -- 4 Effects of Public Policies and Labor Market on the Fertility of...