It's true that there are fewer children due to the falling birthrate, and there are fewer children in the school, but that is all to the good.

He keeps harping on about declining standards in education.

A recent survey reveals that the population density in the metropolis is decreasing.

To say so should not diminish his importance.

At this rate, the risk is high that our country's competitive position will drop even further.

Depression is a period marked by slackening of business activity, widespread unemployment, falling prices, and wages, etc.