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Population Collapse Ahead: Darrell Bricker on the Wealth Shock No One Sees Coming

Thought Leader: Darrell Bricker
April 22, 2025

Can a declining birth rate spark the next major economic disruption?

In this insightful conversation, global demographer and public opinion expert Darrell Bricker joins Pinnacle Digest’s Aaron Hoddinott to examine one of the most significant demographic shifts of our time. Drawing on research from his bestselling book Empty Planet, Bricker explains why the world’s population could peak as early as 2040 and what a smaller, older population may mean for economic growth, labor markets, consumer spending, housing demand, and long-term investment trends.

The discussion explores the global decline in fertility rates, the economic consequences of aging societies, potential impacts on real estate and equity markets, and why demographic change may become one of the defining forces shaping the decades ahead.

Looking for an expert speaker on demographics, economic trends, workforce transformation, or the future of global growth? Darrell Bricker is available for keynote presentations, executive briefings, and moderated discussions through Worldwide Speakers Group. Contact us for details.

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