CLEAN : China s two child policy not going to work analyst

The video discusses the decline in fertility desires, especially among urban couples, due to economic and opportunity costs. It highlights the persistence of below-replacement fertility rates and the challenges posed by an aging population. The speaker argues for relaxing fertility policies, suggesting that fears of a birth surge are unfounded and that state intervention in reproduction should be minimized.

What are some reasons for the decline in fertility desires among urban couples?

• Improved housing conditions

• High economic and opportunity costs

• Increased availability of daycare

• Government incentives for having more children

Why has it been difficult to relax fertility policies, according to the transcript?

• Insufficient economic gains

• Public opposition to policy changes

• Fear of a massive birth surge

• Lack of government interest

What demographic issue is highlighted as a concern in the transcript?

• High youth unemployment

• Overpopulation in urban areas

• Aging population and shrinking labor force

• Increasing birth rates

What is the suggested approach towards fertility policies in the transcript?

• Implement stricter policies

• Encourage more births through incentives

• Remove state control over reproduction

• Maintain current policies

What is the predicted impact of allowing more births, according to the transcript?

• Significant social and economic problems

• Increased government expenditure

• A balanced working and aging population

• No major increase in birth rates