Economist Urges Higher Birth Rate in Spain Despite Having No Children

Andrea, the economist urging more births while remaining childless

A video by an economist on social media calling for higher birth rates has reignited the debate over the consistency of public discourse and real incentives for having children in Spain. The author, who is not a mother, faces criticism for preaching demographic sacrifice from the comfort of a childless single life. But the issue goes beyond her biography: at its core emerges the question of whether Spain's legal and economic system is designed to discourage fatherhood, especially among men.

The paradox of the preacher without offspring

The economist, with a notable presence on Twitter and YouTube, published a video urging society to increase birth rates to avoid pension collapse and demographic extinction. Users quickly pointed out a flagrant contradiction: she has no children. "Pro-birth theory is always easier to preach from the pulpit of childless singleness," summarizes lateral analysis. This is compounded by a past video where she harshly criticized Spanish men, labeling them sens and tacky, reinforcing perceptions of double standards.

The cost of being a father: weighty data

The debate has brought concrete figures on the reality of fatherhood in Spain to the table. It is mentioned that over 80% of couples with children divorce within less than 10 years, and in custody disputes, mothers are granted custody over 90% of the time. "Being a man and having children is worse than Russian roulette," they point out, due to the legal insecurity posed by the Gender Violence Law or Viogen. This legal framework, which some consider discriminatory against men, is seen as an obstacle for men to start a family. Additionally, 100,000 annual abortions are cited as another factor reducing birth rates.

Two economists, two opposing messages

In the same digital ecosystem, another economist, Andrea Galán, defends the opposite stance: she urges people not to have children, promoting antinatalism. This contrast shows there is no consensus among economic experts on solving the demographic crisis, and positions are heavily ideologized. While some advocate for incentives and legal reforms to encourage fatherhood, others see population reduction as the only sustainable path.

With this data on the table, the question remains open: who is willing to have children in Spain, and under what conditions? The inconsistency between the economist's discourse and personal life is just the tip of the iceberg of a structural problem that the debate has exposed with raw honesty.

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