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No, everyone isn't going to move to New York City

Erdmann Housing Tracker • 252 implied HN points • 11 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Population trends
  1. Fixing land use rules and mortgage financing could lead to a significant increase in housing construction. This could help reduce rising rents in major cities.
  2. There is a shortage of homes in popular cities like New York and San Francisco, but building more homes won’t necessarily mean a huge influx of new residents. Many displaced families would return instead.
  3. The claim that everyone wants to move to big cities is overstated. Many people who would prefer to live in those areas are already there or have been forced to leave due to affordability issues.

Predicting Where and Why People Will Move

The New Urban Order • 179 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Population trends
  1. Remote work has affected American cities, with some experiencing population gains, while others continue to decline.
  2. Higher income individuals are more likely to work remotely and tend to move to less expensive areas.
  3. Despite the predictions that remote work would increase mobility, overall rates of mobility have continued to decline since the 1950s.

Links to Consider, 10/17/2024

In My Tribe • 243 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Population trends
  1. When handling conflict, it's helpful to first express appreciation for the other person. This helps create a calm environment for discussion.
  2. Many people are choosing to have fewer children due to seeing others do the same, leading to a concerning decline in population. This trend could lead to significant challenges in the future.
  3. There are deep disagreements about what is considered true in society today. These differences often stem from who people trust as sources of truth, not just from a desire for truth itself.

SBSQ #6: People are fleeing California and New York. Will that make other states bluer?

Silver Bulletin • 149 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Population trends
  1. People are leaving blue states like California and New York, with factors like lower cost of living and migration to warmer places contributing to the trend.
  2. Migration patterns do not necessarily make states receiving new residents bluer politically, as there are selection effects at play.
  3. Regarding the Super Bowl, it's argued that the 49ers should have kicked instead of taking the ball in overtime, showing the potential impact of strategic decisions in sports.
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Migrate to survive

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 09 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Population trends
  1. Many people move to developed countries seeking better jobs due to economic struggles at home. Climate change and environmental issues can make life harder, driving this migration.
  2. Higher birth rates in a country can lead to more people leaving that country, especially during tough times like famines. Emigration in the past helped countries grow faster by easing population pressures.
  3. Investing in education and foreign aid can help reduce birth rates in countries with high emigration. Better education leads to better job opportunities and lower dependence on having many children.