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.
Social meme: We should prohibit driving by everyone 60+ or 65+
The data show the majority of older drivers are safer than younger drivers, however.
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.
Education: More states considering 3 year Bachelor’s degrees
Virginia and Ohio now looking to shorten the Bachelor's degree from 4 years to 3 years.
Economy: Are we in an “economic downturn”?
The media loves to imply that at 4.2% unemployment we are in an economic downturn.
Health: US Death Rate reaches all time low
Doesn't fit the doom narrative though.
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.
Demographics: Change in US households, over time
Households with married parents have gone down, while living alone has gone up.
Economy, Generations: Unemployment rate among recent college graduates
We have far more college graduates today as percentage of the population, than we did in the past. And yet, the unemployment rate for recent college grads remains remarkably constant…
Education: 40 states forecast to see school enrollment declines
Through 2031, 40 US states are forecast to see declines in school enrollment.
Business: Private sector unions had a brief heyday in the 20th century
Union membership over the 20th century to the present. Private sector union membership has collapsed.
Percentage of households having an air conditioner
Some countries have a high % of homes with AC.