Wall Street Journal Archives - Demographic Intelligence

American’s Ideal Family Size

By DI Staff|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 [...]

The Baby Formula Mess

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

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 [...]