Economics

Opinion | The People Who Actually Had a Pretty Great Year – The New York Times

by dldamore

Opinion | The People Who Actually Had a Pretty Great Year – The New York Times:

“With the ability to work from wherever, scores of college-educated middle class people are fleeing metropolitan congestion for calmer, more affordable pastures.”

 

According to the Pew Research Center, the number of adults ages 18 to 29 living with a parent has increased by 2.5 million since February — meaning that for the first time since the Great Depression, a majority of young adults are living with their parents.

The economic effects of automation aren’t what you think they are – Single Lunch

by dldamore

The economic effects of automation aren’t what you think they are – Single Lunch:

“A job is made from of a bundle of tasks. For example, O*NET defines the job of post-secondary architecture teacher as including 21 tasks like advising students, preparing course materials and conducting original research.”

*Lots of interesting content. 

NYT: Grads squeezed by student loan burden – Business – U.S. business – The New York Times – msnbc.com

by dldamore

While many economists say student debt should be seen in a more favorable light, the rising loan bills nevertheless mean that many graduates will be paying them for a longer time.

via NYT: Grads squeezed by student loan burden – Business – U.S. business – The New York Times – msnbc.com.

 

What about the people that don’t graduate and have student loan debt?