Jan 8, 2025

Demographics are labor market destiny

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Today, we're taking a generational view and discussing how millennials and Gen Zers are shaping the future of the U.S. workforce.

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Monthly data is one thing. Let's take a generational view.

by David Brancaccio

Demographics will help define the health of the labor market going forward, and members of Gen Z — now entering the workforce — can’t replace all of the aging baby boomers nearing retirement. Let’s discuss with Lauren Saidel-Baker, an economist at ITR Economics.

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Aging equipment and breakdowns have been among the problems holding back efficiency at the Port of Cape Town.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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