Overpopulation & Population Decline: Should We be Concerned for the Future?
The subject of population and overpopulation has been a perennial hot topic among the public and the academic community. With the recent reports of China’s population decline, the question about its overall impact — whether it’s good or bad — has surfaced. Economists say that it’s an impending economic disaster. Others argue a population decline is what’s needed to overcome a degrading environment and a lack of resources. With these narratives in mind, what will the future look like for countries like China?
