Public health, Education: Schools really did close a long time
Oregon closed schools on Mar 12, 2020, then directed to re-open as "hybrid" in Apr 2021, and fully re-open in Sep 2022.
Demographics: We over educate many in the U.S.
The U.S. is almost unique in requiring extensive education and credentialing that is not required in most other countries. We have done this, I believe, to filter out applicants –…
Retirement: Most current retirees receive “guaranteed” pension incomes, but this is changing
More than half of current retirees receive a pension income but new retirees rarely have pensions now.
Demographics: Portland OR schools planning staff layoffs, declining enrollment
They forecast a 1% enrollment decline - the Oregon fertility rate is 1.39, well below the 2.1 population replacement level.
Demographics: EU may see population decline of 27+ million by 2100
The decline accounts for births, deaths and immigration. The EU's peak population will occur in 2026
Demographics: Russia intends to kill however many it takes to expand its population
The headline title makes little sense, of course. But Russia is using warfare to address its demographic problem of a shrinking population – by conscripting the people of nearby nations…
Demographics: Washington looking to cut schools, programs
Seattle officials say it’s too early to know which schools would close but the majority of enrollment loss has been in elementary grades. Source: School closures, cuts to clubs and…
Demographics: Ohio public colleges see ongoing drop in enrollment
Ohio higher education enrollment drops 12% over decade – Ohio Capital Journal More: Many of the above think the trend will reverse. Then again, are they looking at the U.S.…
Automation, Demographics: Generative AI Could Raise Global GDP by 7%, productivity by 15%, and affect 2 in 3 jobs
Goldman-Sachs predicts significant economic and job impacts from generative AI technology over next ten years: Generative AI Could Raise Global GDP by 7% Over the next ten years, 2 in…
Demographics: Visualizing the World’s Plummeting Fertility Rate
Good visualizations at the link. Short-term solutions like immigration can help until populations are shrinking in every country. Longer-term solutions—reducing the cost of raising a child, and providing better support…