60% of 30-year-olds had children 40 years ago, but only 27% do today; this is not because people don't want children but because they cannot afford them.
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Scott GallowayEvidence Quote
“where 60% of 30-year-olds have a kid versus 27% now...I think it's cuz they can't afford them”
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Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson - Abundance Is the Key to Fixing America | Prof G Conversations— The Prof G Pod – Scott GallowayCreated: 8/11/2026, 6:43:43 AM
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