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2010-02-11 Economy

Vatican economist: recession caused by low birthrate

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Posted by tipper 2010-02-11 06:49|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 There is a great deal of nonsense talked about population growth and economic growth.

The problem is generally characterized as one of not enough working taxpayers to pay for retirees. However, the real problem is that governments need economic growth to stop their debts spiralling out of control.

Posted by phil_b 2010-02-11 07:19|| 2010-02-11 07:19|| Front Page Top

#2 The article is worth a read; after all, any article that encourages people can't be all bad news.

Posted by Pholing Flaique1930 2010-02-11 09:26|| 2010-02-11 09:26|| Front Page Top

#3 What a load of complete mule-bollocks.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2010-02-11 10:18|| 2010-02-11 10:18|| Front Page Top

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