: Data from the Job Openings for Economists (JOE) shows that trends starting around 2015 have shaped the current hiring landscape, which hit record lows in subsequent years. Researchers often use the Bank for International Settlements to find official data on inflation expectations and economic anchoring from this era.
In the realm of health and medicine, 2015 delivered a breakthrough that would soon transform the fight against infectious diseases: the first successful deployment of an Ebola vaccine. The outbreak in West Africa, which had begun in late 2013 and peaked in 2014, continued into early 2015, but a vaccine candidate (rVSV-ZEBOV) showed 100% efficacy in a clinical trial conducted in Guinea. By the end of the year, the outbreak was finally coming under control, though it had claimed over 11,000 lives. The speed of the vaccine development—achieved in record time—was hailed as a model for future epidemics. In addition, 2015 saw the approval of the first genetically engineered salmon for human consumption by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a controversial move that opened the door to a new era of bioengineered foods.
In July 2015 , Microsoft did the unthinkable: they gave away Windows 10 for free. Trying to erase the PR disaster of Windows 8, Microsoft skipped a number (9) and pushed a unified operating system. It was the end of the "PC era" in spirit; Microsoft finally admitted they were a service company, not a software seller.
2015 was a year defined by historic scientific achievements and massive shifts in pop culture. In the United States, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges , legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. On a global scale, the Paris Agreement was adopted, marking a unified commitment to combat climate change. : Data from the Job Openings for Economists
Major legal and social milestones were reached, forever altering the landscape of civil rights.
Golf saw the emergence of a new superstar: 21-year-old Jordan Spieth won the Masters and the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest player since 1923 to win two majors in a year. Meanwhile, boxing’s “Fight of the Century” between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao took place in May, generating over $600 million in revenue. Mayweather won by unanimous decision, but the fight disappointed fans who had waited years for the matchup. In rugby, New Zealand’s All Blacks defeated Australia in the Rugby World Cup final, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles.
Pop culture in 2015 was defined by nostalgic revivals and digital trends that unified global audiences. The outbreak in West Africa, which had begun
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: A classic luxury choice, specifically the 420d, which is lauded for its fuel-efficient diesel engine and timeless interior design that feels more "old school" and higher quality than some modern counterparts. 2015 Entertainment & Media
As ended, we said goodbye to some giants. On July 27, we lost the legendary musician B.B. King. In October, the Back to the Future franchise noted that Marty McFly had arrived in the "future" (October 21, 2015 was hoverboard day—and we were bitterly disappointed by the lack of flying cars). In addition, 2015 saw the approval of the
, serving as the launchpad for geopolitical shifts, cultural transformations, and technological milestones that dictate global life. It was a time when world leaders drafted blueprints for the planet's survival, tech companies fundamentally disrupted modern automation, and streaming giants took permanent control of media consumption.
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