Is population decline a good thing?

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Selected thesis

Population decline is a good thing.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    A lower human population could result in better socioeconomic opportunities for people.

  • Pro claim 2

    A lower human population would be good for the environment.

  • Con claim 1

    Population decline could negatively impact the economy.

  • Con claim 2

    A larger elderly population requires care that smaller, younger generations may struggle to provide.