Family Care, Health Issues Remain Top Workforce Barriers

Ana Hernández Kent

On the Economy from Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Abstract: An analysis of census data finds that the main reasons given by U.S. adults for their inability to join the workforce last year were family responsibilities and health issues.

Keywords: labor force participation; family needs; health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-07-01
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