economic downturns on local fertility is still under-investigated in advanced economies. Recent studies in low-fertility … (hereafter, known as the 'suburban fertility hypothesis') was grounded on stylized facts and spatial regularities that imply a … significant role of both macro (contextual) and micro (behavioral) factors positively influencing fertility in suburban locations …

Improved living conditions in Africa would lessen migratory pressure on Europe. The scope of Germany‘s "Marshall Plan … with Africa" is too narrow; progress can only be made if Europe works together. A financial system that reaches as many … people as possible could be one key to future development in Africa …

Africa’s population is projected to reach almost 2.5 billion by 2050. Migration from Africa to the EU is relatively … low levels of development, migration might increase with rising GDP per capita. This applies to most of sub-Saharan Africa … propose five ways in which EU policymakers can contribute to development in North Africa and build partnerships on trade …