Furor Uterinus

The population of Western European countries has been aging rapidly, and that is likely to continue over the next several decades. The basic reason: European couples aren't producing enough babies. … Why are there fewer babies? One key reason is that European attitudes toward sex have evolved sharply. One-hundred fifty years ago, it was considered a sin to enjoy sex, the only legitimate purpose for which was procreation. But today, young women believe that sex is mainly a recreational activity.

Robert Fogel, “$123,000,000,000,000”
Foreign Policy, January/February 02010

So there you have it: Nobel laureate Robert Fogel finally isolates the cause of Europe’s demographic decline: the unchecked lust of young women.

Impressive.