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For many reasons, the population of singletons are increasing in the US. Never before in our history have there been so many singletons, young, middle aged, and old.
What are the economic issues as a result of us becoming a nation of singletons? A nation of singletons is also a nation of individuals.
It means probably a much lower birth rate, except immigration.
It means more people will demand affordable and small housing.
Fewer people will be keenly interested in public schools, education, etc.
Birthrates have fluctuated, so I would study the historical impacts if I wanted to get an idea of what to expect.
Could you provide some evidence for your claims? I'm 57, and I haven't seen much, if any increase in the number of single people throughout my life. Furthermore, being single does not necessarily affect the birthrate, and hence, interest in public schools.
Birthrates have fluctuated, so I would study the historical impacts if I wanted to get an idea of what to expect.
Could you provide some evidence for your claims? I'm 57, and I haven't seen much, if any increase in the number of single people throughout my life. Furthermore, being single does not necessarily affect the birthrate, and hence, interest in public schools.
Being single sure doesn't mean no procreation, but it is less than a society based on marriage and relationships. Around the time of the census, there were lots of reports on this trend. You can find it easily by googling.
Birthrates have fluctuated, so I would study the historical impacts if I wanted to get an idea of what to expect.
Could you provide some evidence for your claims? I'm 57, and I haven't seen much, if any increase in the number of single people throughout my life. Furthermore, being single does not necessarily affect the birthrate, and hence, interest in public schools.
I think OP is counting unmarried as single. I am unmarried, but I am not single.
Birthrates have fluctuated, so I would study the historical impacts if I wanted to get an idea of what to expect.
Could you provide some evidence for your claims? I'm 57, and I haven't seen much, if any increase in the number of single people throughout my life. Furthermore, being single does not necessarily affect the birthrate, and hence, interest in public schools.
The US birthrate has been dropping, teen birthrates hit an all time low last year well all time since they started keep track, birthrates for 20 year olds also dropped. The US rate is now 1.8 or so which is below the replacement rate which means without immigration our population will decline
And what you people are not answering the question on the sharing your opinions. What are the economic issues?
I don't think there are any, at least not related to marriage rates. Most of the land in desirable places is already utilized. Public schools and education are things we all benefit from. There might be more vocal opponents to the child tax credits, EITC, SS payout structure, and marital tax breaks, but I don't see much changing. Singapore has a birth rate around 1.19 and they still invest in schools.
I don't think there are any, at least not related to marriage rates. Most of the land in desirable places is already utilized. Public schools and education are things we all benefit from. There might be more vocal opponents to the child tax credits, EITC, SS payout structure, and marital tax breaks, but I don't see much changing. Singapore has a birth rate around 1.19 and they still invest in schools.
You answered my questions. I was not asking about education. I was asking about economic issues which you have listed plenty. These issues however are not small. You think married people would be willing to give up their tax breaks? It's not like they are doing very well financially. What it is is that it is going to be a series of financial conflicts in the United States.
Wealth building is a lot harder in a nation of singles. Will impact the housing market greatly: harder to save up for a down payment on one income. Retirement savings as well.
The US birthrate has been dropping, teen birthrates hit an all time low last year well all time since they started keep track, birthrates for 20 year olds also dropped. The US rate is now 1.8 or so which is below the replacement rate which means without immigration our population will decline
Isn't population decline the only hope for the poor who yearn for affordable housing?
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