“Births have plummeted since their 2007 peak, and the recession is a factor. There’s worry that the birthrate will be affected for years.”

The graph for this article is an incredible visual that highlights how the economic conditions of a country can impact its demographics.  Not surprisingly, Americans have less children during tough times.  Questions to ponder: would this phenomenon be expected in all parts of the world?  Why or why not?  Demographically, what will the long-term impact of the recession be?

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