The ability to find a job and transition between jobs measures the dynamism of the U.S. labor market. When the labor market is tight and workers are mobile, they are able to find a job that best suits their skills and offers fair rewards. Equitable Growth follows determinants of job mobility to understand how dynamic the labor market is in the U.S. economy.
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U.S labor market tightness, hiring, and the decline in job switching
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Labor mobility: Guidance for the next Administration
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Underemployment for recent U.S. college graduates
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