BUSINESSTHE HILL
What’s really behind America’s male recession?
Research from the University of Connecticut indicates that the long-term decline in male labor force participation is linked to reduced expectations about the rewards of work, shaped during childhood. The study highlights a connection between early-formed perceptions and adult workforce engagement.
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