Where have the workers gone? 2 million foreign-born men have left the country, analysis says.

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 689

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Economists, policymakers and journalists have been puzzling over why so many workers between 25 and 54 have been leaving the labor force over the past two years.

An Ohio data analyst has identified one cause that could be a warning sign for the overall economy.

About 720,000 Americans seemingly stopped looking for work between May and June alone, CNBC reported. And Policy Matters Ohio reports that 74,000 fewer people are seeking jobs in …

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