Recent data highlights a concerning trend among male college graduates. Over the past year, approximately 1 in 5 young men under the age of 25 who hold college degrees are neither employed nor actively seeking work. This decline in male labor force participation raises questions about the factors contributing to this shift. While young college-educated women continue their job search despite shrinking vacancies, their male counterparts appear to be opting for breaks from the workforce.
"The share of male college graduates participating in the workforce has declined in the past year, with 1 in 5 under the age of 25 neither employed nor actively looking for work."@MollySmithNews pic.twitter.com/4HAMTy4CHQ
— Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) August 19, 2024
Sources:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/charting-global-economy-us-retail-090000595.html
https://www.richmondfed.org/publications/research/econ_focus/2021/q1/district_digest
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