Journal Article
Declining U.S. Labor Force Participation Rates Stand Out
Richter, Alexander W.; Mihaylov, Emil; Chapman, Daniel (2018-04)
Male and female prime-age labor force participation rates have declined in the U.S. at a faster rate than in most developed countries over the past 20 years, even among people with a college degree. Stark differences in health outcomes, incarceration rates, and labor market, maternity and child-care policies provide potential explanations for the disproportionate participation-rate decline
Economic Letter , Volume 13 , Issue 6 , Pages 1-4