Opinion | Demografie
Published on: 13. August 2025

Declining birthrates: What ancient Rome can teach China about demographic collapse

Yi Fuxian is a senior scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

China hopes to halt the declining birth rate with childcare subsidies. A look at ancient Rome shows that even generous incentives cannot reverse demographic decline.

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Last updated: 13. August 2025

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