Why Are Workers Staying Out of the U.S. Labor Force?

Journal Article

Abstract: Shifts in retirement and people taking care of family or the home appear to be behind the drop in labor market participation.

Keywords: COVID-19; retirement; labor force participation; labor markets;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2022-02-02