and it's possible effects. Euorpean, Russian, and Japanese birthrates are well below what's needed to maintain the population, and all countries should see a significant decline in their population by 2050. In addition, their population will age greatly, with some having over half their population over 50 by then. By way of contrast, the U.S. is actually holding steady at around 2 births per adult female (and that's for whites, blacks, and hispanics).
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12888599/site/newsweek/
Will this be the advantage that keeps the U.S. in front of it's rivals?
Of course, there is always China...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12888599/site/newsweek/
Will this be the advantage that keeps the U.S. in front of it's rivals?
Of course, there is always China...