Demographics: The “baby boom” cohort in the 1970s and employment
Economic research supports that the large Baby Boom cohort of the 1970s/80s resulted in worse job prospects and lower wages at the time.
Demographics: South Korea’s fertility rate 0.68
In just 2 to 3 more generations, South Korean may nearly cease to exist.
Demographics: Older adults should rent their spare bedrooms or downsize
Older adults should be encouraged (forced?) to downsize and get out of homes with spare, unused bedrooms, says housing expert.
Demographics: About 12+% of Oregon students are “multilingual”
Most of the new to English group speak Spanish as their first language: Multilingual Learners Have the State’s Poorest Test Results
Economy: US unemployment over time
Interesting, maybe coincidence, but peak unemployment in the 1980s and around 2010 possibly due to demographics?
Demographics, Education: Decline in enrollment leading to free tuition?
Several major universities announce free tuition programs, as enrollment drops.
Demographics, Education: Freshmen college enrollment falling
An entire creative bit of reporting blames men for the decline in college enrollment, while missing the elephant in the room. See if you can see the elephant?
Demographics: Low fertility rate may have long term economic effects
The lack of kids is going to put a crimp on the economy for a long time to come.