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Incoming college freshman believed themselves to be more academically skilled in 1996 than in 1971 despite real academic shortcomings during their first year in college, according to a 1996 UCLA Higher Education Research Institute. The survey suggests that the increased and unrealistic self-confidence was created by grade inflation. This trend is likely to end up with disappointed graduates who discover that employers are more demanding than academic institutions.
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The number of seasonal travelers who live in one state and travel to another for a period of several months is increasing, according to surveys. The aging baby boomer population is one factor, although many of them have delayed childbearing or include two full-time wage earners, making it more difficult to travel. The 55-to 64-year old age group is expected to increase 74% as the baby boomers age, according to the Census Bureau.
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The youngest households, which are populated by individuals under 25 years of age, will increase by 2% between 1998 and 2001. These households spend less because they are poorer but they pay 42% of all rents and 45% of all child care costs. If they have no increase in household spending between 1998 and 2001, there could be a decrease in consumer spending of a mere $12.3 billion.
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