In Cleveland, Income Growth Without Population Growth
Another example of how population growth is outdated as an important economic metric.
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Explaining Gentrification: Geography of Knowledge Hubs
Of course a growing population indicates a growing demand for housing. But around knowledge hubs, which act as agents of gentrification, population can actually decrease while demand for quality changes.
Los Angeles Is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Pittsburgh
Concerns about population growth and decline are artifacts of the 19th century and the industrial revolution. For them to make any sense today, we need to look at the numbers in a much different way.
It’s the Birth Rate, Stupid
Explaining the "curious" population trend in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Portland Is Dying, Revisited
The City of Roses counts on the young and college educated migrating there. It shouldn't.
Texas Is Dying
The Lone Star State loves population growth, but that's a faulty way to measure economic development.
22 Current Demographic Facts That Everyone Should Know
Quick: How many people live in the United States? If you're not sure, your interpretation of many stories and statistics may be deeply flawed.