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Family Needs Affect U.S. Labor Participation of Prime-Age Workers


Abstract: The share of people ages 25-55 who are out of the U.S. labor force because they’re taking care of family or the home rose sharply during the pandemic.

Keywords: prime-age workers; labor force participation; family needs;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Source: On the Economy

Publication Date: 2022-01-13