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Re:The U.S. economy's big problem? People forgot what 'norma... by darth_avocado on Monday April 29, 2024 @08:58PM (#40206145)
It is an interesting phenomenon, depending on what numbers you chose to look, things can paint a different picture. For example, labor force participation percentages would tell you all those jobs that are being added, are probably going to the same people, as they get to work more than one job to support themselves.

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CIVPART

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Re:The U.S. economy's big problem? People forgot what 'norma... by zenbob on Monday April 29, 2024 @11:16PM (#40206880)
Seems like an aging population explains most or all of the post-2000 downturn, no? We're currently at a 20 year high of the 25-54 age group's employment: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LNS11300060
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