iPhone Era Linked to Faster Decline in Birth Rates, New Study Finds
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A Middlebury College study exploiting AT&T’s early iPhone exclusivity (2007–2011) finds birth rates fell faster in counties with more AT&T coverage, suggesting smartphones may influence social behavior and reduce fertility, though causation isn’t established and other factors could contribute; the finding adds to broader policy discussions on aging populations and impacts of technology on society.
Topics:business#birth-rate#demographics#economics#fertility#iphone#note-extra-tag-optional#smartphones
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