Rational Dissent

Episode 004. The State of the Labor Market

Rational Dissent

Show Notes

Shifting dynamics in the U.S. Labor Market have everyone from the Fed to recent graduates playing on their heels.

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & Labor Market Equilibrium 03:30 - Demographics, Immigration, and Breakeven Rates 13:00 - Data Quality & Measuring Labor Market Speed Limits 17:55 - Youth Unemployment, Demographics, and Degree Selection 28:37 - AI's Real Impact on White-Collar Jobs & Education 33:34 - How the Definition of Work is Evolving

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