The Tragedy of Socialized Fertility

04/30/2026 Michael S. Milano

The dearth of child-bearing in western countries like the US is seen as a political crisis. Yet, if there is any place in our lives where government should stay out, it is in the area of childbirth.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/tragedy-socialized-fertility

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