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Topic: Decreasing Population
tectonic forces: (n.) related to the influence of tectonic plates; (in this case) changes at the base of society that are not easy to notice
pervasive: (adj.) (of a problem) doesn’t go away
fertility (rate): (n.) the number of children expected to be born in a society
status quo: (n.) the current state of affairs or existing conditions, often implying resistance to change or a preference for maintaining it
amass debt: (v.) accumulate debt
coercion: (n.) the act of forcefully imposing a situation, often through aggressive means
invasive: (adj.) that which does not respect personal boundaries
orphanage: (n.) a place where children without legal guardians are sent to
transboundary: (adj.) that which exceeds the confines of a nation
human capital: (n.) (term in economics) knowledge, creativity, skills and good health of a working population
reap a dividend: (n.) collect the positive outcomes of an action
replacement fertility: (n.) the relation between the number of babies expected to be born and the number of parents; comparison used to indicate if a society grows or decreases
trade-off: (n.) the necessary sacrifices in order for something to be done
not gonna fly: (phrase) (casual) is not going to be accepted or successful.
