Labor Force Participation Rate
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 06, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses why the labor force participation rate is lower.
What did the June labor force participation show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 17, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the June labor force participation rate.
Labor Force Participation
Column Published in syndication September 30, 2026The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a closely watched indicator of the level of engagement of people in the workforce, whether employed or seeking a job. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks the measure, which has recently fallen to levels not seen since the mid-1970s (excluding the pandemic). While notable, the implications of the decline are somewhat nuanced.