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109, 2023

American’s Ideal Family Size

September 1st, 2023|

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 article here.
1006, 2023

Fewer Engagement Rings Being Sold This Year

June 10th, 2023|

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.

3003, 2023

Having Babies and the Lottery

March 30th, 2023|

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.

803, 2023

How Remote Work Impacts Family Formation

March 8th, 2023|

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.

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