A new study by the advocacy group New Jersey Policy Perspectives found that while residents 18 to 39 are fleeing the state, it’s no greater than anytime in the last 14 years, according to a report by NJBiz.com. And it’s no different than the number of people their age...
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Study shows millennials may not be fleeing Jersey after all
In New Jersey, millennials are the age group most likely to move out of state, but that’s not the first time we’ve heard that headline. “Two-thirds of those who leave New Jersey are millennials,” said Rutgers professor Cliff Zukin. A new report commissioned by New...
Study: Migration of millennials from New Jersey about the same as in past
A new study finds millennials in New Jersey are not fleeing the state at a greater rate than young people in the past. Cliff Zukin, a professor at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, said 18- to 39-year-olds are the most likely to...
Should affirmative action be scrapped?
This debate has clearly struck a chord. It has attracted more than ten times the usual number of votes on our debates page. Three days ago, when I wrote my closing statement, voting was split roughly halfway between those in favour and those against scrapping...
Americans Agree the Economy is Strong, but Worry about the Future
After several years of consistent job growth and unemployment rates finally back under 4%, Americans’ views have changed in a positive direction, but they remain fearful and uncertain about the future and are concerned about several major threats to continuing...
Is the Urban Growth Machine Slowing Down?
From the other side of the Hudson, James Hughes, Joseph Seneca and Will Irving from Rutger’s Bloustein School speculate on whether last year’s U.S. Census population estimates are a sign that the tide is turning back toward suburban growth. The “Burbs” Bounce Back:...
Rutgers Survey: Americans Worried About Economic Future
A national survey by the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers finds that a majority of Americans believe the economy is improving, but they’re worried about future job prospects. Carl Van Horn is the Center’s director. He says even though unemployment...
Rutgers poll: Most see improved economy, but say rich benefit at workers expense
A national survey by the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University finds that a majority of Americans believe the economy is improving, but they’re worried about future job prospects. Even though the unemployment rate is low, 57 percent of those...
Why Monmouth County is losing population as Ocean climbs
When Superstorm Sandy struck the Garden State in 2012, both Monmouth and Ocean Counties sustained heavy damage. Since then, the population of Monmouth has been trending downward, while the Ocean County population has continued to climb. So what’s going on here?...
Top C.E.O.s Denounce Trump Immigration Policy as Threat to U.S. Economy
The policy foundation’s analysis, published last month, was meant to examine the “Trump effect” on immigration for skilled foreign workers, said Stuart Anderson, executive director of the foundation and a former immigration official. The Trump administration, experts...