11.11.11 by George Jarkesy, Chairman of the National Eagles and Angels Association

2011 brought the milestone of the 7 billionth person, a noteworthy number which has raised questions regarding the sustainability of our species and concerns of overpopulation. While our population may still be rising, its rate of growth has actually slowed to a great extent. In this piece, we will examine the reasons behind this slowdown in growth, as well as the policy implications for Europe and the welfare state.

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