Economy: Baby Boom retirements are not the cause of immediate labor shortages
Because as of now, 90-95% of the Baby Boom has already passed away or retired. There are very few of them still in the labor force!
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Economy: Where to invest in a post growth economy?
With population growth now curtailed, or flat lined or decreasing in some states, where should you invest for the new future?
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Demographics: State population projections to 2050
Population projections, by state, out to 2050. The US is entering a "post-growth demographic" - with very challenging and potentially scary issues to confront.
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Housing: China’s real estate values collapse
China's real estate values are in a downward trajectory, due to shrinking populations.
Economy: 40+% of those earning $300+k per year living “paycheck to paycheck”
It's called lifestyle inflation.
Economy: What percent of workers hold more than one job?
People working more than one job is seen as a problem. But its less than in the 1990s, and involves few workers.
Economy: Labor Force Participation Rate
The participation rate has dropped. The main reason is the Baby Boom boosted it higher and now in retirement, is exiting the workforce. Great options for Gen Z.
Demographics: Multi-generational housing
The media is spinning a doomer story that more people are living with multiple generations. This is, in fact, a return to what was normal.
Follow up: Economy: Dr Doom says “Stock markets will drop another 40%”
In 2022, Roubini predicted a market crash. Instead, the markets went up sharply.
Economy: Are we in an “economic downturn”?
The media loves to imply that at 4.2% unemployment we are in an economic downturn.
Economy: Recent college grads less likely to be underemployed than in the past
This finding is contrary to the doomerism media reports.
Economy: Average real income in the U.S. since 1776
The country has done quite well, despite the doomer media.
Business: Jobs needing math skills pay the best
Figures. (Bad pun)