The Pandemic’s Impact on Population Gro wth, the EU’s Vaccine Rollout, and More

May 21, 2021

Startling patterns are emerging regarding population growth and migration in the United States. Demographer William Frey finds that many large metropolitan areas and their urban core counties had their lowest population gains in a decade due to accelerated domestic out-migration, lower immigration from abroad, and a decline in the excess of births over deaths.

“Improving its capabilities by learning from past mistakes and investing in solidarity will set Europe up well for tackling these challenges more effectively in the future, domestically and globally.” Giovanna De Maio discusses early mishaps in the European Union’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout and how it is quickly adapting.

Even before the pandemic, many Americans felt economically insecure, had little free time, and worried about recovering from illness or taking care of family members. Hannah Van Drie explains how requiring employers to provide twenty days of guaranteed paid leave can help the middle class and bring the United States more in line with other advanced countries.

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