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The Conservative Woman's Guide: Dr. Catherine Pakaluk: America’s Baby Bust is About Demand, Not Dollars

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The Ricochet Superfeed
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Jun 24, 2026
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Summary

Why are fewer Americans choosing to have children—and why are families having fewer overall? Dr. Catherine Pakaluk joins Karin Lips to unpack the cultural and economic forces behind today’s declining birth rate. Dr. Pakaluk challenges the idea that America’s baby bust is mainly a financial issue, arguing instead that it’s a demand problem. Younger generations […]