The future that has already happened. (economic effects of underpopulation in developed countries)(Cover Story) From: The Futurist | Date: November 1, 1998| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1998 World Future Society. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Developed countries will have problems of underpopulation affecting the work force and knowledge resources. To maintain the competitive advantages of developed countries in the world economy, there must be continued productivity of knowledge and knowledge workers.

In human affairs - political, social, economic, and business - it is pointless to try to predict the future, let alone attempt to look ahead 75 years. But it is possible - and fruitful - to identify major events that have already happened, irrevocably, and that therefore will have predictable effects in the next decade or two. ...

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