1 09, 2023

American’s Ideal Family Size

By |2023-09-09T15:26:25+00:00September 1st, 2023|Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate, Wall Street Journal|Comments Off on American’s Ideal Family Size

The Wall Street Journal cites DI’s director of research Lyman Stone in an article discussing American’s ideal family size. Despite the fertility rate trending lower since 2007, most Americans desire two to three children. The article explores the dichotomy of the actual birth rate dropping with people saying they desire more children. Read the full [...]

10 06, 2023

Fewer Engagement Rings Being Sold This Year

By |2023-08-23T23:42:55+00:00June 10th, 2023|COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage, NY Times, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on Fewer Engagement Rings Being Sold This Year

DI’s Lyman Stone is cited in a NY Times article that discusses how aftershocks from the coronavirus pandemic continue to rumble across the U.S. economy. Jewelry retailers Kay Jewelers and Zales are seeing the results of Covid’s disruption of dating three years ago. Read the full article here.

30 03, 2023

Having Babies and the Lottery

By |2023-08-23T23:48:29+00:00March 30th, 2023|COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage|Comments Off on Having Babies and the Lottery

DI’s Chief Information Officer, Lyman Stone, has published an article in The Atlantic exploring one of the most popular explanations for declining fertility – and how it may be wrong. Stone shares some ideas on how the work-life balance and money affect marriage and birth rates. Read the full article here.

8 03, 2023

How Remote Work Impacts Family Formation

By |2023-08-23T23:43:57+00:00March 8th, 2023|COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on How Remote Work Impacts Family Formation

The Washington, DC based public policy organization, Economic Innovation Group, highlighted Lyman Stone’s analysis of the effect remote work is having on marriage and family. Some early findings reveal a positive impact on marriage and fertility rates. Read the full analysis here.

12 05, 2022

Baby Formula Shortage and Uptick in Births

By |2022-05-16T05:59:25+00:00May 12th, 2022|COVID-19, Fertility, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on Baby Formula Shortage and Uptick in Births

DI’s Lyman Stone is cited in The Atlantic’s article “What’s Behind America’s Shocking Baby-Formula Shortage?” The article focuses on three key areas related to the full-blown national crisis: bacteria, a virus, and a trade policy. Stone references the uptick in births in early 2022. Read the full article here.

10 05, 2022

What is Causing the Baby Formula Shortage?

By |2022-05-16T05:56:43+00:00May 10th, 2022|COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What is Causing the Baby Formula Shortage?

The Washington Examiner explores several causes for the current baby formula shortage. Lyman Stone, Demographic Intelligence’s Chief Information Officer, is cited several times as he shares a number of specifics from his on-going research. One key area discussed is the breastfeeding rates that have been declining since 2019. Read the full article here.

18 03, 2022

March Newsletter Published

By |2022-03-21T16:08:30+00:00March 18th, 2022|COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, International Birth Rate, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on March Newsletter Published

Demographic Intelligence has released its March 2022 Fertility & Family Digest Newsletter. A number of COVID-19 continuing effects and challenges are addressed. The war in Ukraine and its seismic demographic consequences are discussed. As well, the new Texas abortion laws and how they will influence births are reviewed. As a regular feature the newsletter provides [...]

25 11, 2021

Holiday Reflections – Am I Happy?

By |2022-03-21T16:11:22+00:00November 25th, 2021|Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage|Comments Off on Holiday Reflections – Am I Happy?

A thought-provoking article in The New York Times explores “happiness” and the factors that influence whether or not individuals are happy. Political ideologies are evaluated, but an individuals connection to core institutions such as family, faith, and community are as well. Read the full article here.

30 08, 2021

What Workism is Doing to Parents

By |2022-03-21T15:58:21+00:00August 30th, 2021|Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on What Workism is Doing to Parents

Demographic Intelligence’s Chief Information Officer, Lyman Stone, has published an article in The Atlantic discussing how public policy should assist families, but not help adults spend more time on the job. Stone and co-author Laurie DeRose examine how both political parties are working to persuade people to focus more time on work and away from [...]

18 08, 2021

Growing Concern For America’s Declining Birthrate

By |2022-05-17T03:17:14+00:00August 18th, 2021|COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on Growing Concern For America’s Declining Birthrate

Lyman Stone, Chief Information Officer for Demographic Intelligence, is cited in a New York Times article addressing what can be done about America’s declining birthrate. The author, Shikha Dalmia, discusses a growing concern that the United States is facing a population bust. Dalmia highlights the recent Census Bureau findings that in the past decade, the [...]

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