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Why haven’t workers returned to the labor force after COVID-19?

Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity

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Investigating the Reasons Behind the Decrease in Labor Force Participation and Hours Worked

Exploring the reasons behind the decrease in hours worked and labor force participation amidst the pandemic, including the impact of long COVID symptoms and fear of contracting the virus.

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