Do We Need More Babies?

January 23, 2026
09:45–10:15 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

The UN’s “peak population” year continues to be revised down as economies develop and the cost of living rises. Some are sounding the alarm about ageing societies, shrinking workforces and unprepared pensions systems, while others are pointing to AI productivity gains and reduced pressure on clogged infrastructure. What is the way forward to address demographic shifts?

Speakers

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Alice Evans
Visiting Associate Professor in Economics
Stanford University

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