Projections overview and highlights, 2016-26.

Changing demographics in the population will have far-reaching effects on the labor force, the economy, and employment over the 2016-26 decade. The overall labor force participation rate is projected to decline as older workers leave the labor force, constraining economic growth. The aging baby-boom...

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Publicado en:	Monthly Labor Review pp. 2 - 18
Autores principales:	Lacey, T. Alan, Toossi, Mitra, Dubina, Kevin S., Gensler, Andrea B.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	US Department of Labor Oct2017
Materias:	United States Demographic surveys Economic development Labor supply Employment statistics Labor supply statistics
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost

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Sumario:	Changing demographics in the population will have far-reaching effects on the labor force, the economy, and employment over the 2016-26 decade. The overall labor force participation rate is projected to decline as older workers leave the labor force, constraining economic growth. The aging baby-boomer segment of the population will drive demand for healthcare services and related occupations.