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Latin America’s Demographic Transformation
Join Americas Society to learn how a sudden plunge in birthrates will mean profound consequences for economies and politics across the region.
Overview
Latin America is aging faster than any other part of the world. The regional birth rate, which approached six per woman in the 1960s, is today just 1.8, below the so-called “replacement rate” of 2.1 and falling fast. The implications for politics, economics, and day-to-day life are seismic—and are already being felt. Americas Quarterly examined these changes in a recent special report, The Gray Tide.
Join Americas Society on October 13 to hear from analysts who will break down the possible impacts on economic growth, government budgets, the emerging "silver economy” and more.
Speakers
- Ernesto Revilla, Chief Economist for Latin America, Citigroup
- Sergio Urzúa, Professor of Economics, University of Maryland
- Brian Winter, Vice President of Policy, AS/COA; Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly (Moderator)
AS/COA members receive priority registration and seating at this event. Not a member? Join today.
Email Emilie Sweigart at esweigart@as-coa.org with any questions.
