December 31, 2009 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
The baby-boom generation to remain in the labor force
Percent change in labor force by age, projected 2008-18
Age |
Percent change in labor force |
Ages 16 to 24 |
-4 |
Ages 25 to 34 |
10 |
Ages 35 to 44 |
-1 |
Ages 45 to 54 |
-5 |
Ages 55 to 64 |
33 |
Ages 65
and older |
78 |
These data featured in the TED article, The baby-boom generation to remain in the labor force.
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