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Cash Benefits Minimally Affect Fertility

Fertility rates—the average number of births per woman—have been falling around the world since 1950. The current rate in the US of 1.6 is about half the rate in 1960, and the UN projects it will remain stable through 2100.

Some, including President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Elon Musk, are concerned about this trend and are considering government policies to address it. A recent study