cover of episode Why did US jobs growth slow in April?

Why did US jobs growth slow in April?

2021/5/7
logo of podcast The Current

The Current

Frequently requested episodes will be transcribed first

Shownotes Transcript

After jobs growth slowed in April, Stephanie Aaronson cautions that employment is going to be slow to return to pre-pandemic levels as employers and workers try to match their needs and pay expectations. She also addresses the relationship between unemployment benefits, wages, and slowing the spread of the coronavirus, and why there may continue to be lingering negative effects on women's labor force participation.

Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/2R1W32o

Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to [email protected]), and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts) on Twitter.

The Current is part of the Brookings Podcast Network).