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Impact of Economic Factors on Fertility Trends

This chapter examines the long-term consequences of current fertility patterns, particularly for women in their mid-30s. It explores how economic difficulties and the pandemic have further delayed family planning among younger populations, especially in Southern Europe, and discusses the implications for a so-called 'lost generation.'

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