Why is life expectancy falling faster for adults without a BA?
Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity
The Impact of Declining Life Expectancy on the Labor Market
This chapter explores the relationship between declining life expectancy and its effects on the labor market. It discusses how the decreasing well-being of certain cohorts, particularly prime age white males and women, has led to instability in jobs and prospects. It also highlights the challenges faced by black men and women without a BA and emphasizes the need for alternative pathways to employment.
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