[AI RE-WRITE ] Reducing the population by 30% would likely trigger a corresponding 30% decrease in revenue across most businesses. This contraction could lead to the downsizing of large corporations, the closure of small businesses, and the failure of marginal businesses unable to thrive in a significantly smaller market. The resulting economic implosion would likely be irreversible, as a substantial portion of the consumer base would be eliminated. Historically, nations experiencing economic collapse due to policies targeting their impoverished citizens have sometimes resorted to invading other nations to offset the financial repercussions.