Federal Deficit: Things that cannot go on forever, won’t go on forever
As long as the economy grows faster than the deficit the deficit can continue to grow. The problem is the deficit is growing faster than the economy.
Demographics: Japan’s Gen Z sees huge hiring bonuses
Soon to come to the U.S. as Gen Z labor becomes the most sought-after labor cohort in U.S. history.
Demographics: Building codes crashed the fertility rate?
Most new apartments have 2 or fewer bedrooms, possibly limiting family size. I dunno, growing up I shared a room with my 2 brothers.
Demographics, Economy: Gen Z taking “sabbaticals”
Hmmmm ... the employment market for Gen Z is so awful that many are taking "sabbaticals", putting careers on hold, yet says finding jobs isn't hard. Hmmmm...
Demographics: Lack of births leads to birth centers closing
A collapse in births (1 or 2 per week) has led to the closure of rural birthing and maternity care centers.
Education: Educational attainment, over time
Surprisingly, the U.S. did not achieve half of all adults being high school graduates until the 1960s.