Economy News Millennials Having Fewer Kids Could Be A Drag On The Economy For The Next Decade

People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy

Families in the U.S. and around the world are having fewer children as people make profoundly different decisions about their lives. NPR's series Population Shift: How Smaller Families Are Changing ... Read More

‘The kids aren’t alright,’ warns top economist, as unemployed, pessimistic Gen Z living with parents blow a $12 billion hole in consumption

"Young workers are more vulnerable to economic downturns, and a weak labor market can have a lasting negative impact on wage growth and earning potential," economist Grace Zwemmer writes. Read More

Why millennials feel hopeless about the economy

Rich millennials are doing OK, but they feel terrible about their finances and the economy. They're comparing themselves to peers and boomer parents. Read More

People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy

The global economic system developed in an era of rapid population growth. With aging populations and people deciding to have smaller families, economists are raising concerns about future prosperity. Read More

People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy

Families are having far fewer children than in the past. This is true in many countries around the world. It's true in the United States, where the birth rate last year hit an all-time low. It's true ... Read More