[quote=CognitiveDissonance]
Population wise we should see fertility rates continue to drop in the west, probably at a quicker rate not, which is good from a long term species survival and societal health stand-point. Bad from a short-term economic standpoint.[/quote]

From an evolutionary biology standpoint, a drop in fertility has never been “good for long term species survival.” Survival and reproduction is good for survival. Any genetic trait that causes a reduction in fertility will eventually disappear from the gene pool, leaving behind the more fertile survivors.