Summary:
The book presents an argument for drastically increasing the population of the United States through immigration and pro-natalist policies to ensure its global dominance and economic vitality. It explores the potential benefits of a larger workforce, the challenges of urban housing and infrastructure, and the necessity of policy changes to support a more populous nation.
Key points:
1. Population Growth: Yglesias links U.S. global power to population size, suggesting a target of one billion through increased immigration and birth rates.
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