By Christopher Rugaber Published 2:55 pm, Thursday, May 17, 2018 Photo: Seth Wenig / Associated Press 2017 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Women in the United States gave birth last year at the lowest rate in three decades, a trend that could weigh on economic growth in future decades. Women in the United States gave birth last year at the lowest rate in three decades, a trend that could weigh on economic growth in future decades. Photo: Seth Wenig / Associated Press 2017 Lowest US birth rate in 3 decades could pose risk to economy 1 / 1 Back to Gallery WASHINGTON — Women in the United States gave birth last year at the lowest rate in 30 years, a trend that could weigh on economic growth in the coming decades. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics … [Read more...] about Lowest US birth rate in 3 decades could pose risk to economy
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Cars with the best and worst fuel economy
To see the divide between the auto industry's big-engine past and its electric motor future, just take a look at a list of vehicles with the best and worst fuel economy in 2018. With gas prices already up 15 percent so far this year, fuel efficiency is starting to enter car shoppers' conversation again. That makes the best and worst gas mileage list just published by the Car Book -- now also available online at thecarbook.com -- particularly timely. On the worst list, you have high-horsepower SUVs and sports cars for what might be called the "I want to go fast and don't care how much I spend on gas" buyers. On the best list, it's mostly electric or hybrid vehicles for the "I want to save on fuel costs and look green doing it" shopper. The Car Book is published by the Center for Auto Safety and is written by Jack Gillis, who also has just been announced as the new executive director of the advocacy group Consumer Federation of American. The worst fuel economy list contains … [Read more...] about Cars with the best and worst fuel economy
Why Ford Will Thrive In The Sharing Economy
May 17, 4:01 AM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Business By Nicholas Rossolillo 05/15/18 AT 3:33 AM Ford (NYSE:F) reported first-quarter 2018 earnings that showed improving financial conditions for the automaker. Ford has lagged the rest of the industry the last couple of years, so it is putting emphasis on cutting costs and freshening its vehicle lineup. However, the company is also investing in the future of mobility and setting itself up for auto industry leadership in a world that is reimagining how to get around.This article originally appeared in the Motley Fool.Sharing -- an emerging megatrend?In the U.S., there are more than 80 million millennials -- people who were born between the early 1980s and late 1990s -- making it the largest generation ever born in the country. And they're starting to have a big impact on the economy. Shaped by events like the global financial crisis of … [Read more...] about Why Ford Will Thrive In The Sharing Economy
U.S. birth rate hits a 30-year low, despite good economy
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years, according to a government report released Thursday.Experts said several factors may be combining to drive the declines, including shifting attitudes about motherhood and changing immigration patterns.The provisional report, based on a review of more than 99 percent of the birth certificates filed nationwide, counted 3.853 million births last year. That's the lowest tally since 1987.Births have been declining since 2014, but 2017 saw the greatest year-to-year drop — about 92,000 less than the previous year.That was surprising, because baby booms often parallel economic booms, and last year was a period of low unemployment and a growing economy.But other factors are likely at play, experts said.One may be shifting attitudes about motherhood among millennials, who are in their prime child-bearing years right now. They may be more … [Read more...] about U.S. birth rate hits a 30-year low, despite good economy
US Births Hit a 30-Year Low, Despite Good Economy
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years, according to a government report released Thursday. Experts said several factors may be combining to drive the declines, including shifting attitudes about motherhood and changing immigration patterns. The provisional report, based on a review of more than 99 percent of the birth certificates filed nationwide, counted 3.853 million births last year. That's the lowest tally since 1987. Births have been declining since 2014, but 2017 saw the greatest year-to-year drop — about 92,000 less than the previous year. Gaza Death Toll Rises Along Israel-Palestine Border Protests Spencer Platt/Getty Images That was surprising, because baby booms often parallel economic booms, and last year was a period of low unemployment and a growing economy. But other factors are likely at play, experts said. One may be shifting attitudes about … [Read more...] about US Births Hit a 30-Year Low, Despite Good Economy