Economics

Fewer Pediatricians, More Cooks Seen in Dismal U.S. Jobs Outlook

  • Fastest job growth will be for low-wage work, BLS data show
  • BLS forecasts show falling rate of participation in job market
Economist Weinberg Sees Markets Overly Optimistic on Jobs, Policy
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U.S. employment will see stunted growth during the remainder of the decade, with technology eliminating some roles and retiring Baby Boomers contributing to a drop-off in the share of Americans participating in the job market, according to federal government projections.