You are present in the NICU seeing a 2 day old neonate, deli…

You are present in the NICU seeing a 2 day old neonate, delivered at 40 weeks.  After delivery the infant was tachypneic and had a chest xray that showed patchy infiltrates and course streaking.  What is the most likely cause of the distress at delivery?  

Japan is facing a severe demographic challenge as its aging…

Japan is facing a severe demographic challenge as its aging population continues to shrink. With birth rates hitting record lows and death rates rising, Japan’s labor force is declining, putting strain on social welfare systems and threatening various industries. National and local governments have introduced measures like increased childcare spending and immigration reforms to counter this crisis. What do the Solow and Ramsey models say about the effectiveness of these policies? Would you consider any complement or alternative measures?