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Demographic Development: Not Really a Problem for Coming Generations

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Michael Hüther is pessimistic in his contribution (Chap. 3, this volume): A shrinking population leads to a loss in welfare and prospects. It is incompatible with the pursuit of intergenerational justice . He may be, but not necessarily, correct.

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Straubhaar, T. (2008). Demographic Development: Not Really a Problem for Coming Generations. In: Tremmel, J. (eds) Demographic Change and Intergenerational Justice. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-77084-8_4

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