The US might not be as close to full employment as we think

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  • While the unemployment rate is very low, other measures of the labor force suggest the economy is not at full employment.
  • A full employment economy would suggest stronger wage growth than we’ve seen recently.

In the mainstream media, I often hear that we are near full employment and wages are starting to rise.

So let’s talk about “full employment.”

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