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Why Falling Birth Rates Keep Inflation Low
Japan's working-age population has declined by over 10 million since 1995 — and the Bank of Japan has spent most of that time fighting deflation. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the direct link between falling birth rates and low inflation, using Japan as a case study. They explain how fewer younger workers dampen demand, suppress wage growth, and make it nearly impossible for central banks to hit their inflation targets. Then they shift to the U.S. and ask: Will the same demographic forces eventually pull American inflation below 2%? A surprising look at how population structure…
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