Decomposing changes in the aggregate labor force participation rate

This paper presents a simple methodology for decomposing changes in the aggregate labor force participation rate (LFPR) over time into demographic group changes in labor force participation behavior and in population share. The purpose is to identify the relative importance of behavioral changes and population changes as driving forces behind changes in the aggregate LFPR.

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Year of publication:	2009
Authors:	Hotchkiss, Julie L.
Institutions:	Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Subject:	Labor supply

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Working Paper.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Number 2009-06
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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