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John Burn-Murdoch on phones and fertility

Marginal Revolution
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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From my email: Hi folks, appreciate the discussion of the piece here, as ever. I just wanted to chime in briefly with an analogy that speaks to one of the ways I think about the causal mechanism...

From my email: Hi folks, appreciate the discussion of the piece here, as ever. I just wanted to chime in briefly with an analogy that speaks to one of the ways I think about the causal mechanism here, and to my mind pushes back against the argument that since past declines in fertility didn’t come […] The post John Burn-Murdoch on phones and fertility appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.

Glass House Analysis

This story reflects the interconnected nature of modern economic systems, where developments in one sector inevitably affect others. Understanding these connections is essential for grasping how policy decisions and market movements translate into real-world outcomes for families, workers, and communities. The economy is not an abstract system of numbers—it's the sum total of decisions about who works, who prospers, and who struggles.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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