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Coverage dated September 28, 2026

Could homeownership reverse decline in birth rates?

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Puzzling over the reasons for today’s baby bust, a pair of economists went back to the last baby boom for answers.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Could homeownership reverse the decline in birth rates? (opens The Boston Globe)

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    A pair of economists identified a connection between the postwar baby boom and government-backed home mortgages during that period.

  2. The Columbian

    Could homeownership reverse decline in birth rates? (opens The Columbian)

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    Puzzling over the reasons for today’s baby bust, a pair of economists went back to the last baby boom for answers.

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