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The Double Dilemma: Overpopulation and Declining Birth Rates

Published January 25, 2026, 07:17
The Double Dilemma: Overpopulation and Declining Birth Rates

The article examines the paradox of overpopulation and declining birth rates as two sides of the same problem, caused by the global economic system. Overpopulation leads to resource depletion and climate crisis, while declining birth rates threaten the economy and social security systems. The author argues that solutions are not simple, such as birth control or subsidies, but require a global redistribution of resources, investment in health and education, gender equality, and access to reproductive health. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for a new approach to migration, as a demographic and social necessity.