economy

Courtship and dating: Though romance matters, money also counts (1952)

1950s

The deal with dating: Romance matters, but money talks (1952)

An expert said American dating and courtship is characterized by romance… After a brief, ecstatic acquaintanceship, they believe that they can go on living happily ever after.

1920s

Back in the 1920s, people who had home phones were the big spenders

Back in the twenties, who was buying the most stuff? The people who already had fancy telephones in their homes.

1960s

Computer brain power of leading nations as of 1968

Observers have also noted how quickly computers have pervaded American society. Princeton’s president Robert F Goheen thinks their impact can be compared to Gutenberg’s invention of movable type.

1970s

Are consumers confident enough to start spending? (1976)

Back to buying Without strong retail sales, economic recovery is impossible. But are consumers confident enough of the future to start spending again? “Consumers today

1960s

Post-war babies grow up: Projected effect on population (1967)

Population shifts: Business effect New trends in population and income are changing America. There is an “explosion” of young adults. Yet some age groups are

1910s

New era near, say bankers of Federal Reserve (1914)

New era near, say bankers praising Federal Reserve United States may become creditor nation, not borrower, if hopes of leaders in finance are fulfilled in