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Population And The American Future
John D. Rockefeller 3rd,
Chairman
"Letter of Transmittal"
Commission on Population Growth and
the American Future March 27, 1972 To the President and Congress of the United States: I have the honor to transmit for your consideration the Final Report, containing the findings and recommendations, of the Commission on Population Growth and the American Future, pursuant to Sec. 8, PL 91-213. After two years of concentrated effort, we have concluded that, in the long run, no substantial benefits will result from further growth of the Nation’s population, rather that the gradual stabilization of our population through voluntary means would contribute significantly to the Nation’s ability to solve its problems. We have looked for, and have not found, any convincing economic argument for continued population growth. The health of our country does not depend on it, nor does the vitality of business nor the welfare of the average person. The recommendations offered by this
Commission are directed towards increasing public knowledge of the causes and
To these ends we offer this report in the hope that our findings and recommendations will stimulate serious consideration of an issue that is of great consequence to present and future generations. Respectfully submitted for the
Commission, The President The Commission
Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman President, The Institute for the Study of Health and Society Joseph D. Beasley, M.D. David E. Bell Bernard Berelson Arnita Young Boswell Margaret Bright Marilyn Brant Chandler Paul B. Cornely, M.D. Alan Cranston Lawrence A. Davis Otis Dudley Duncan John N. Erlenbom Joan F. Flint R. V. Hansberger D. Gale Johnson John R. Meyer Bob Packwood James S. Rummonds Stephen L. Salyer Howard D. Samuel James H. Scheuer George D. Woods
This report represents the official views of the Commission, particularly as to the listed recommendations. Clearly, in the case of a Commission with such diverse membership, not every Commissioner subscribes in detail to every suggestion or statement of policy.
Executive Director Deputy Director Directors of Research Director of Policy Coordination Assistant to the Chairman Director of Public Information General Counsel Administrative Officer Editorial Coordinator Press Officer Composition Production Coordination
Gail K. Auslander Special Consultants Support Staff Production Staff
Ritchie H. Reed
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