Research & Publications
We investigate the social, economic, and cultural factors shaping fertility in the 21st century. Our work brings together data and theory to explain the “fertility gap” and develop the framework for demographic stewardship.
Primary Research Themes
Our ongoing research efforts are focused on the following key areas of demographic inquiry:
Economic & Structural Pressures
Analysing how housing markets, urban density, and migration patterns create a “feedback loop” that influences family formation.
Demographic Stewardship
Developing the concept of “demographic capital”—treating a balanced population structure as a vital national asset that requires active, long-term stewardship.
Regional Trends & Resilience
Geospatial analysis of fertility across Australian regions, identifying the conditions that allow families to thrive in specific local environments compared to others.
Commentary & Essays
In addition to data-driven research, we explore the cultural shifts and psychological factors impacting fertility:
- Anxiety & Uncertainty: How narratives around climate change and cost-of-living influence family planning.
- Cultural Norms: The evolution of the “two-child norm” and the rise of lifestyle-driven antinatalism.
- Policy Ethics: Defining a pluralist, grounded case for pronatalism in a liberal society.
Pronatalism for the 22nd Century
A new work that sets out a grounded, pluralist case for pronatalism in Australia and beyond. Exploring how we can rebuild a pro-family culture.
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