The iPhone explains 33–52% of fertility decline among women aged 15–44
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In three linesAn econometric study correlates iPhone adoption (2007-2023) with fertility decline among women aged 15-44, explaining 33-52% of the decrease. The analysis controls for socio-economic variables and suggests mobile internet access reduces births.Read source
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