Depopulation: An Ethical Perspective

The NYU Center for Bioethics presents a colloquium with Luara Ferracioli, Associate Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Sydney. This talk explores the ethical challenges posed by global depopulation, as fertility rates fall below replacement levels in much of the world. Ferracioli examines how liberal states should respond to these demographic shifts, including policies aimed at increasing fertility, delaying retirement, boosting productivity, and expanding migration. Attendees will gain insight into how these trends may impact public services such as healthcare and retirement systems, as well as the ethical trade-offs involved in potential policy responses. This event is ideal for those interested in bioethics, public policy, and the future of global population dynamics.