The economic impact of Michigan's struggling millennials

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff

Published January 27, 2015 at 12:44 PM EST

The millennial generation has had the challenge of dealing with record-high student debt rates.

They tend to not want credit cards or cars. They are postponing marriage, frequently choosing to live at home with mom and dad. They are grappling with a distressed economy and have high poverty rates to prove it.

They are themillennials, the 18-34 year olds of American society today.

What do all the trends of the millennial generation mean for the future economy as the baby-boom generation moves into retirement and beyond?

We invited Michigan State University economist Charles Ballard to weigh in on the issue. He explains the challenges facing millennials, and the generation's short- and long-term effects on Michigan's economy.