The U.S. Labor Shortage & Latest Numbers… Should ASA members be concerned?

Season 3, Episode 27: Dr. Kuehl talks about the latest labor market numbers to date and the manufacturing labor shortage. Why ASA members are affected.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 27 (8:16 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about what is happening with the labor market.      

• Good news or bad news…? What are the latest labor market numbers?       
• What is the major issue? Why is it affecting the labor force?     
• Why is retirement scaring people for the future of jobs?   
• What is the Feds perspective and why is it complicated?      
• What are the new employment numbers? Higher or lower than the last few months?     
• Inflation is still a problem, what does the unemployment rate suggest?     
• What is the big question for a lot of businesses?  
• Halloween – what does this holiday do for the retail side of things & the rest of the year?    
• Overall, what will we see for the 3rd and 4th quarter?

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