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Without proactive policy changes to address the aging population and declining birth rates, the effects will ripple through economy and society. Raising retirement ages and changing the structure of benefits for the elderly are potential solutions being considered; however, these are not without social conflict. For example, raising retirement ages has sparked widespread protests in countries like France.
Solutions to Counteract Population Decline
Addressing the looming demographic challenges requires concrete strategies. These may include incentivizing childbearing through robust tax credits, improving parental leave policies, and creating more supportive environments for both parenting and job expectations.