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 [...]

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.

21 12, 2022

December Newsletter Published

By |2022-12-24T17:15:57+00:00December 21st, 2022|Demo Intel, Fertility, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on December Newsletter Published

Demographic Intelligence has released its December 2022 Fertility & Family Digest Newsletter. The continuing ever-more-bearish economic indicators and their effects on fertility forecasts are addressed. The falling fertility rates in the Philippines are discussed. In addition, the consequences of demographic decline for U.S. state and local governments are reviewed. As a regular feature the newsletter [...]

3 11, 2022

The Great Pandemic Baby Bump

By |2022-12-24T16:48:23+00:00November 3rd, 2022|COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on The Great Pandemic Baby Bump

Chief Information Officer for Demographic Intelligence, Lyman Stone, is cited in The Atlantic’s article, “The Great Pandemic Baby Bump.” The article comments on how many predicted the pandemic-induced economic uncertainty would further the declining domestic fertility rates. However, 2021 saw the first major reversal in fertility rates since 2007. The surprising baby bump resulted in [...]

20 05, 2022

The Baby Formula Mess

By |2022-05-23T14:46:10+00:00May 20th, 2022|Demo Intel, U.S. Birth Rate, Wall Street Journal|Comments Off on The Baby Formula Mess

This Wall Street Journal article discusses the numerous flaws that are a part of the $4 billion U.S. baby formula industry. The combination of low competition and high regulation is a major factor which set the stage for the current nationwide shortage. Lyman Stone of Demographic Intelligence is cited regarding factors that have contributed to [...]

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 [...]

13 08, 2021

August Newsletter Published

By |2022-03-21T15:38:42+00:00August 13th, 2021|China fertility, COVID-19, Demo Intel, Fertility, International Birth Rate, Marriage, U.S. Birth Rate|Comments Off on August Newsletter Published

Demographic Intelligence has released its August 2021 Fertility & Family Digest Newsletter. Many aspects of how Covid -19 continues to affect families and birthrates are addressed. Some of the other important issues covered are China’s official pro-natal policies as well as birth rates in many central and eastern European countries. As a regular feature the [...]

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