Fed's Barkin: Steps to lift labor supply are helpful

Where are all the workers?

One of the great puzzles in the US economy right now is the ongoing low participation rate, particularly among prime age workers.

Here's how JPMorgan sees it:

35%: financial cushion with unemployment benefits, stimulus, savings

20%: early retirees

10%: immigration and visa issues

10%: rise in self-employment

25% "other": COVID fears, child care constraints

US worker shortage

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