The good thing about most demographic shifts is that they will probably not have any extraordinary impact on the well-being of most Americans if the proper solutions are applied.
For the problem of the disparity in population growth between economically developed and undeveloped countries, immigration could be allowed or even promoted. Rich countries with low birthrates and high demand for labor would benefit economically, and it would also be a humanitarian venture because the areas in which birthrates are the highest are generally places that can least afford to support more people.
Another solution to population lack or surplus would be to adjust birth rates through policies like economic incentives, subsidized fertility treatments, sex education, or free birth control. This may, however, lead to government intrusions into people's lives, which would make such programs difficult to implement in free societies.
To solve the problem of young Chinese not being able to support their parents and grandparents, the best solution for the Chinese government would be to pursue policies that promote economic growth. This would encourage young people to stay in the country, and it would make it more likely for expatriate students to return to their home country to support their parents. Rising incomes would also make it easier to support the elders. Because current economic policies have met with extraordinary success, the best policy course would be to continue what they are doing economically. Also, another way to make the country more attractive to the young would be to shift to a freer, more democratic style of government.
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