What declining birth rates mean for society and stock markets

'Peak Oil' has been a topic of discussion for many years. The date just gets pushed out further and further. But what about ‘Peak Population’? The media are full of stories about immigration, overcrowding and the drain on the public purse – it is an emotive subject, which is changing voting patterns and will likely shape government policy for years to come. However, there are also plenty of stories about declining birth rates across much of the world and the problems this may cause in the medium to long term. Peak Oil is tricky: there are so many variables to consider when predicting supply...