The future promise of any nation can be directly measured
by the present prospects of its youth.
— John F. Kennedy
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The Economics of Young Adult Happiness
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence." --Aristotle What does economics say about the ability of a young person to find happiness? Does free market capitalism hinder or help a young person’s quest for a happy and fulfilling life? Are young people happier when governments take a larger role in the economy or when things are left to private...
Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?
Why do politicians never buy green bananas? Because they refuse to do anything that requires looking more than forty-eight hours into the future. Democratic myopia is the tendency of democratic governments to prioritize short-term rewards over longer-term benefits. There has been a rise in scholarly interest in democratic myopia among political scientists, philosophers and policy analysts over...
What is Generational Justice?
What is Generational Justice? Axel Gosseries, 2023, Polity Human beings operate in the present. But actions taken today have consequences for future generations: climate change, war, loss of trust in institutions, nuclear waste, loss of biodiversity, artificial intelligence, pensions and government debt to name a few. What is a just balance between the benefits to those living today against the...
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Today’s Socialists Suffer from Bad Timing
Socialists may be winning elections. But the money to support their ambitions is running out. Socialism is finding lots of adherents among America’s young. Younger voters were behind the election of Zohran Mamdani as the first democratic socialist mayor of New York...
Young Homebuyers Are Finally Catching a Break
There’s some light in the end of the tunnel for young Americans looking to buy a home. The housing crunch is starting to show signs of abating. For young people looking to buy, the last ten years have seemed like an endless ice age. But things are starting to get...
The Success Sequence For Young Adults
A Three-Step “How To” Manual For Avoiding Poverty If life came with a “how-to” manual, the success sequence certainly would be part of it. The success sequence is three simple steps that help a young person succeed in America. The three steps are: Graduate from high...
Economic Freedom Expands YA Lifestyle Options
Young Adults Are More Likely to Live Outside Their Parent’s Home in High Freedom Metros A growing share of young Americans have become “adults-in-residence,” twenty- and thirtysomethings still living in their parent’s home. According to the Pew Research Foundation,...
Young Japanese Voters Embrace Conservatism
PM Sanae Takaichi and the LDP have attracted a massive following among the country’s young adults. The movement of young people towards conservative parties has been a regular topic on our companion Substack (see articles here, here and here). Japan’s February 2026...
How Amnesty for Illegals Harms Spain’s Younger Generation
The government of Spain announced in January a blanket amnesty for upwards of 500,000 illegal immigrants. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was able to bypass Spain’s parliament using a royal decree to effectuate the amnesty. Elma Saiz, Spain’s Inclusion, Social Security...
