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What’s Behind the Sharp Drop in Labor Force Participation?
Abstract: In the first half of 2026, the falling labor force participation rate was mostly due to a statistical correction and an aging population. But a sharp drop in prime-age workers also occurred.
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Source: On the Economy
Publication Date: 2026-08-04