Andy Kiersz
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Recent articles by Andy:
The 20 countries facing population collapse
Italy's birthrate has collapsed well below what's needed to maintain a stable population. But it's not the only country struggling with demographics. → Read More
Prohibition began in the US 100 years ago today — this map shows how many bars per capita there are in each state
States in the South tended to have fewer bars, adjusted for population, than more northern states in the Great Plains and Mountain regions. → Read More
20 industries hiring the most workers in 2020 that all job seekers should consider
Healthcare and other services targeted to an aging population are poised to hire thousands of workers over the next decade. → Read More
The most important gig economy employer of 2020 won't be Uber or DoorDash — it'll be the US government
Historically, the Census Bureau's temporary hires appear as spikes in the number of people employed by the federal government every ten years. → Read More
These maps show how the minimum wage has become another crack in the country's economic divide
The minimum wage increased by at least $1 per hour in 7 states, according to the Economic Policy Institute's minimum wage tracker database. → Read More
This map shows how many Americans identify as Iranian in every US state
Despite tensions between the US and Iran, there are Iranian-American communities across the country, and they make up a vital part of the US. → Read More
These charts show how college students' priorities for their future careers have changed over the last decade
Employer branding experts Universum provided an exclusive analysis of how students' career priorities have shifted. → Read More
15 American jobs that have boomed since Trump became president
Breweries, mental health practitioners' offices, and oil and gas extraction have all seen increases in employment in the last two and a half years. → Read More
30 blue-collar jobs with the highest salaries
We used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see which working-class jobs had the biggest salaries. It pays to work at nuclear power plants. → Read More
30 blue-collar jobs with the highest salaries
We used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see which working-class jobs had the biggest salaries. It pays to work at nuclear power plants. → Read More
The 20 US cities everyone is moving away from
Business Insider - Using US Census data, we found metro areas with the most negative net migration between 2010 and 2018. Lots of people are leaving Flint, Michigan.. Read more at businessinsider.sg → Read More
The 20 US cities everyone is moving away from
Using US Census data, we found metro areas with the most negative net migration between 2010 and 2018. Lots of people are leaving Flint, Michigan. → Read More
20 jobs popular in the 1980s that have almost disappeared
Business Insider - America and its economy have changed a lot since the '80s. These jobs are a big example of that change.. Read more at businessinsider.sg → Read More
20 jobs popular in the 1980s that have almost disappeared
America and its economy have changed a lot since the '80s. These jobs are a big example of that change. → Read More
The 20 US cities where everyone's moving to — and they're nearly all in Florida
Big cities in the South have seen a lot of growth from people moving in since 2010 — and over half of the top metro areas are in Florida. → Read More
Merriam-Webster adds gender-neutral 'they' to dictionary
The singular "they" is an option for people who don't strongly identify as either male or female and want to avoid "he" and "she." → Read More
Here’s how much police officers make in every state
Police officers put their lives on the line every day as part of their jobs. We took a look at how much they're paid across the US. → Read More
Here's how much police officers make in every state
Police officers put their lives on the line every day as part of their jobs. We took a look at how much they're paid across the US. → Read More
The 20 most exclusive colleges and universities in the US
Business Insider - Some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the United States are also the country's most exclusive.. Read more at businessinsider.sg → Read More
The 20 most exclusive colleges and universities in the US
Some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the United States are also the country's most exclusive. → Read More