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The Population Bust

Zachary Karabell reviews two new books on population decline, arguing that the world is headed toward a population bust that could destroy capitalism as we know it.

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Economics September/October 2019 Review Essay

The Population Bust

Zachary Karabell reviews two new books on population decline, arguing that the world is headed toward a population bust that could destroy capitalism as we know it.

Reviewed by Zachary Karabell

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Economics September/October 2019 Essay

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Adjusting for inflation, household disposable incomes in Russia have declined each of the past five years. It’s no wonder that Russians are beginning to ask questions.

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