Smartphones may be contributing to America's declining birthrate. A 2026 NBER study found that early access to the iPhone was associated with an 8-10% decrease in births among younger women.
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Smartphones may be contributing to America's declining birthrate. A 2026 NBER study found that early access to the iPhone was associated with an 8-10% decrease in births among younger women.
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