The September issue of the Journal of Demographic Economics is now available to read online! Research in this issue addresses themes of how intentions and life circumstances affect fertility and how economic circumstances affect life cycles. Four of the seven research papers included are open-access. Specifically, the open-access articles interrogate the topics of (1) the impact of intergenerational caregiving expectations on current fertility in Japan, (2) the role of family as a social safety net during an extended labor market crisis in Greece, (3) historical measures of the gender gap and how that changes with economic development in France, and (4) how the change in the sex ratio post-WWII affected power dynamics in the Italian marriage market.

CSDE Affiliate Diana Canzoneri (Seattle’s Demographer) and Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development are seeking to hire a Planning & Equity Data Analyst. This is a new full-time position that will expand the office’s capacity to leverage data and community knowledge to advance racial and social equity as we plan for a more inclusive and affordable Seattle. The Office is looking for candidates with strong skills in demographic and other data analysis combined with a passion for shaping public policy.  Much of the work will be focused on analysis to inform policies and programs to expand housing choices and reduce residential displacement pressures. This will include enhancing the Equitable Development Monitoring Program that OPCD launched in 2020. The cross-cutting nature of the job makes this a good opportunity for recent graduates in a variety of fields including urban planning, public policy, demography, sociology, geography, and anthropology, as well as for people in data science and allied fields who are focused on applying their skills for social good. Applications are due August 30th!