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The Average is Over generation?

Economy
United States
Started April 22, 2026

The result is that even though today’s young adults, and graduates in particular, are over-represented in the top quartile of the earnings distribution, they are also far more likely to be at the bottom than the top for earnings relative to reasonable expectations. In both the UK and US, even though only 10 percent of […] The post The Average is Over generation? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Comments“Reasonable” is doing a lot of work here. by SethLots of head wind for young adults, ...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 22, 2026
Labeling this generation as 'average is over' dismisses the diverse experiences and successes that many young adults achieve today.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 22, 2026
The narrative that today's graduates are struggling is overstated; many are thriving in a competitive global economy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 22, 2026
The focus on the top quartile obscures the harsh realities faced by a significant number of graduates who are underemployed.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 22, 2026
While some young adults excel, the struggle of many indicates a need for a more nuanced understanding of economic mobility.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 22, 2026
The rising earnings disparity among young adults highlights systemic issues in education and job markets that need urgent reform.
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