State of the Union 2019: Employment

  • Labor force activity has declined for all prime-age workers, but the decline among young workers has been especially rapid. This means that millennials who are currently 25–34 years old are working less than Gen Xers at the same age.
  • Declines are most evident among men, though women’s labor force activity is also lower. Large gaps by education remain, with the highest labor force participation among college graduates.

 

Reference Information

Author: 

Harry J. Holzer
Publisher: 
Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality
Publication Date: 
June 2019