How do we get a birth-rate like Israel’s?

This podcast explores the pronatal policies of Israel and Mongolia, examining their effectiveness in boosting birth rates. The interview discusses the role of cultural values and societal celebrations of motherhood in influencing fertility rates, contrasting Israel's strong pronatal beliefs with Mongolia's awards for mothers with multiple children. The guest cites Mongolia's "Order of Maternal Glory" and Kazakhstan's similar initiatives as examples of policies that demonstrably increased birth rates, particularly higher-order births. The discussion also touches upon the limitations of studying causality in this area and the relative importance of cultural factors versus genetic predisposition in influencing fertility. The key takeaway is that strong cultural emphasis on the value of children and celebrating motherhood can significantly impact national fertility rates.