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Home Economics: The Changing Work Roles of Wives and Husbands


Abstract: The labor force participation rate for married men has dropped, while the rate for married women has risen. Husbands may be working part time or even staying out of the workforce, while wives?who have become more educated?are more likely to work full time.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2016

Issue: October

Order Number: 8-13