Demographics: The under 19 cohort about to impact colleges and jobs
If only someone had been predicting this ...
Federal Deficit: Things that cannot go on forever, won’t go on forever
As long as the economy grows faster than the deficit the deficit can continue to grow. The problem is the deficit is growing faster than the economy.
Demographics, Economy: Gen Z taking “sabbaticals”
Hmmmm ... the employment market for Gen Z is so awful that many are taking "sabbaticals", putting careers on hold, yet says finding jobs isn't hard. Hmmmm...
Economy: Argentina’s economic reforms apparently successful
Argentina's President, an economist, slashed government spending and regulations - and Argentina's economy is doing much better.
Economy, International: U.S. launches trade war
Starts high tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico; both countries retaliate with tariffs of their own.
Economy: New job creation and immigrants
Employers might be turning to immigrants due to a smaller, new, young cohort entering the labor market.
Economy, Demographics: First time home buyers’ median age is 35
Median home buyer age is 35 in 2024, up from 31 in 1981. This is due to demographic population distribution - US population median rose from 30 to 38.
Education: The public is losing interest in college
"Roughly half (49%) say it’s less important to have a four-year college degree today in order to get a well-paying job than it was 20 years ago"
Demographics: Youth employment
As someone who had to work from age 10 onward, I was curious about how many others had to do this - and the answer is, not many.