Demographics: WSJ charts show the challenges of our declining labor pool
Why America Has a Long-Term Labor Crisis, in Six Charts – WSJ
Economy: Most home buyers put down 6%-7% for a down payment
The typical home buyer today puts forth a down payment of 6%-7%, not the 20% that was typical of the past.
Demographics: Canada uses immigration to ease its own fertility rate issues
Some in Canada think excess demand from immigrant college students (and temporary immigrant workers) has caused high rental prices.
Demographics: # of children in Oregon falling almost 1% per year
Many states will soon be shrinking in population.
Education, Demographics: 4 million fewer young college students than in 2012
4 million fewer college students enrolled in 2022 than in 2012.
Demographics: Baker City, Oregon birth unit closes
Recent maternity unit closure in Baker City prompts rally | ktvb.com Births fell from more than 2 per week in 2020 to 1.5/week (average) and have been in steady decline.…
Climate: We must stop having kids
A philosopher says we must stop having kids because climate.
Demographics: U.S. fertility rate hits 1.6
The fertility rate in the U.S. is now at 1.6. Paul Ehrlich's Population Bomb was one the most wrong expert forecasts in history.
Economy: “Four in ten under-30s rely on family money to cover their down payment on a property”
Only example given turns out to be an economist with an $800,000 list price education, who got assistance buying a house after graduation. Hmmmmm.
Demographics: Portland schools see falling enrollment
Oregon, with a fertility rate of 1.39, is seeing a sharp decline in Portland high school enrollment.