Labor Participation

• Maybe the Economy Isn't the Reason Why So Many American Men Aren't Working. In 1957, 97 percent of men in America ages 25 to 54 were either working or looking for work. Today, only 89 percent are. Many experts have blamed a poor job market, but new research indicates that an overlooked cause may be poor health. (3/22/17)

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