Beyond Young Adults: How Are Other Groups of U.S. Workers Faring?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2026-02-02)
An analysis looks at which factors—for example, job openings—might explain recent increases in unemployment for different groups of workers.
On the Economy

Report
Disconnected Young Adults: A Look at the Eighth Federal Reserve District
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice; Summers-Gabr, Nicole (2024-10-24)
An analysis examines labor market experiences of disconnected young adults by geography, race, education and income nationally and in the Eighth District.
Community Development Publications and Reports

Not Working, Out-of-School Young Adults in the U.S. by Race and Geography
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice; Chalise, Nishesh; Summers-Gabr, Nicole (2024-08-15)
An analysis examines the rates of U.S. young adults who aren’t in school or working—that is, “disconnected”—by where they live and by race and ethnicity.
On the Economy

The Beveridge Curve and Structural Barriers in the Labor Market
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2022-10-20)
Beveridge curves for vulnerable groups, especially single mothers, differ from the overall workforce, meaning structural barriers to the job matching process exist.
On the Economy

It’s (Still) the Business Cycle: Young Adult Workers in a “Low-Hire, Low-Fire” Labor Market
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2026-06-22)
A look at job openings, employment-to-population ratios and other metrics helps quantify the impact of a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ labor market on young workers.
On the Economy

How Have U.S. Workers Fared in a Labor Market Reshaped by the Pandemic?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2025-08-19)
Shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic led to an exceptionally tight U.S. labor market from 2022 to mid-2024. Did all workers benefit from these conditions?
On the Economy

Young Adults and the Softening U.S. Labor Market: A Warning Sign?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2025-12-15)
Fewer job openings in a softening U.S. labor market have disproportionately increased unemployment among young adults—with or without college degrees.
On the Economy

What Does the Beveridge Curve Tell Us about the Labor Market Recovery?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2022-07-14)
Examining the relationship between the jobless rate and the job vacancy rate reveals recent changes in the job matching process between U.S. employers and workers.
On the Economy

Gen Z's Mental Health, Economic Distress and Technology
Summers-Gabr, Nicole; Gutkowski, Violeta A.; Kassens, Alice (2024-05-22)
More young adults seek mental health treatment and struggle with affordability than older adults. Do economic factors play a role in worsening mental health indicators?
Open Vault

How Are "Disconnected" Young Adults Spending Their Time?
Rodgers, William M.; Kassens, Alice (2026-07-14)
An analysis of survey data on young adults who aren’t working or in school suggests constraints on how they can allocate their time rather than inactivity.
On the Economy