Population: Some Boom, Some Decline

Wildly varying fertility rates among nations threaten global stability
Joseph Chamie
March 18, 2009

The Threat of Global Food Shortages – Part I

Hoarding by countries and speculative bidding on food exacerbate scarcity and cause prices to climb
C. Peter Timmer
May 5, 2008

Nuclear Weapons: The Greatest Peril to Civilization

Common sense suggests limiting nuclear weapons and population growth could save the environment
March 25, 2008

Developing Countries Worse Off Than Once Thought – Part I

New estimates of global prices expose poverty and revolutionize the field of economics
Branko Milanovic
February 11, 2008

Globalization With Arab Characteristics

The Arab world must adapt and globalize to placate a young population
Marcus Noland
October 17, 2007

Gale Warning, Global Burden Sharing

Environmental changes will cost the world big – it's time to figure out how to split the bill
Joergen Oerstroem Moeller
October 19, 2007
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China Considers Relaxing One-Child Policy

China is confident about controlling a baby boom
Tania Branigan
March 24, 2011

Food Production: Agriculture Wars

Rising fertilizer prices signal rising global demand for food and fears of scarcity
Javier Blas, Leslie Hook
September 13, 2010

India Tries Using Cash Bonuses to Slow Birthrates

Payments give young couples time to pursue education
Jim Yardley
August 23, 2010

The Age of Peace

Large concentrations of elderly can stabilize nations
Carolyn O’Hara
August 2, 2010

Population Explosion Scrutinized

Politicians must prepare to manage more constituents
Steve Connor
July 14, 2010
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