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Bringing the Economy Home

“About 2.7 Million Jobs For Youth Are Missing”


More than two and a half million jobs for young people aged 16 to 24 are currently missing from the American economy, according to a new report that paints a depressing picture of the economic outlook for that age group.

Bloomberg News

“The new status quo runs counter to our expectations about the American Dream — rather than opportunity, young Americans can anticipate unemployment and underemployment through much of their 20s, resulting in lower earnings for years to come,” the report said.

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