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Why are so many men opting out of the labor force?

by Kimberly Adams and Ariana Rosas

For a growing number of men in their prime working years, the question is not just whether they can find a job. It’s whether it’s even worth looking.

Men in their prime working years once had a labor force participation rate of 95%.

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