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> Could it be because "not looking for work" was the result of more "natural" forces (disability, old age, etc) in years past? This is my guess. My interpreta
by CarelessExpert 6y ago
> Could it be because "not looking for work" was the result of more "natural" forces (disability, old age, etc) in years past?
This is my guess.
My interpretation is that the concern is that COVID is leading to more discouraged workers than would be expected under normal circumstances, and so the top-line unemployment numbers are now understating or failing to reflect a critical impact of the pandemic.
- WarOnPrivacy 6y agoUnsaid is that discouragement is the natural reaction to the bulk adoption of screening systems that filter out all but the most milquetoasty applicants - rendering (a rising number of) Americans increasingly unemployable. First Time Job Applicants are one new filth class.