Reference: 1298 Title: The Social Determinants of Declining Birth Rates Summary: The article highlights that financial insecurity, driven by high costs and stagnant wages, deters family formation but can be alleviated through targeted public policies. URL: https://www.milbank.org/quarterly/opinions/the-social-determinants-of-declining-birth-rates-in-the-united-states-implications-for-population-health-and-public-policy