Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

Today’s children may face a future labor shortage by 2040, leading to higher wages and more affordable housing. Labor shortages in North Dakota and South Dakota already show twice as many job openings as job seekers, with physical jobs like oil fracking and trucking being AI-resistant. Experts predict a demographic shift will reshape labor markets, potentially allowing young workers to earn more than their parents since the 1970s.