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The Great Fertility Collapse With Jesús Fernández-Villaverde
For the first time in human history, we're not having enough children to keep the world's population from falling.
October 12, 2026
Published April 21, 2020
Prior to European contact, indigenous peoples had a long history of engaging in the dynamic economies and governance structures that we recognize today as the necessary ingredients for prosperity. Traditional systems of governance, clear ownership claims, and robust trade networks allowed indigenous peoples to innovate and prosper in a changing world.
Additional Resources:
- Read "Native American Heritage: It’s Not What You Think," by Terry Anderson via Defining Ideas, Hoover Institution
- Read "Liberty in Perfection: Freedom in Native American Thought," by Amy Sturgis via Foundation for Economic Education
- Read "Treat All Men Alike: Chief Joseph and Respect," via the Bill of Rights Institute
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