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.
Publisher:	Atlanta, GA : Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Subject:	labor force participation \| decomposition \| forecasting

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Series:	Working Paper ; 2009-6a
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	595134793 [GVK] hdl:10419/70710 [Handle]
Classification:	J11 - Demographic Trends and Forecasts ; J21 - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure ; E24 - Employment; Unemployment; Wages
Source:	EconStor

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