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It took the global population 12 years to grow from 7 to 8 billion, but will reach 9 billion in about 15 years, in 2037. [UN News, 11 November 2022.] READ MORE

Policymakers must take into account the unique vulnerabilities of children and youth, and the potential harmful impact on their development and wellbeing. [Nizan Geslevich Packin – Forbes, [...]

Even as Beijing pursues policies to boost its birth rate, the country’s aging population could present challenges in the form of labor-force shortages, increased health care expenditures, and [...]

Increasing age-friendly jobs, where older workers may have a comparative advantage, might raise employment at older ages, according to research. [Daron Acemoglu, Andrew Scott and Nicolaj [...]

Japan’s experience shows how difficult it is to restore fertility to the replacement level, especially when a country has a sizable population and a persistently low birth rate. [Noriko Tsuya [...]

Socioeconomic Status can refer to education, and to what level one can achieve goals, employment, or job prestige. [Sarah Zellner – Moms, 29 October 2022.] READ MORE

It’s expensive and time-consuming. But the data prove that kids benefit. [Nate G. Hilger – The Atlantic, 20 October 2022.] READ MORE

Making child care more accessible would lead to more opportunities for women and more economic prosperity for the country. [Cindy Cisneros and Grace Reef – US News, 19 October 2022.] READ MORE

While work-life balance is something that everyone strives for, it’s not always easy to achieve. [Christopher Massimine – Entrepreneur, 12 October 2022.] READ MORE

Repurposing homes and making changes to public health and medical care will help us address these challenges. [Ellie Graeden and Darrell Bricker – World Economic Forum, 10 October 2022.] [...]