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One In Four Americans Are 'Functionally Jobless' — The 'True' Unemployment Metric That's Peaked In Recent Months

  • A recent analysis from a prominent economic research organization revealed that about 24.4% of American adults are effectively unable to secure stable, full-time employment, indicating a much higher level of joblessness than official unemployment figures suggest.
  • LISEP developed this metric to address flaws in official unemployment data, which excludes part-time workers trapped in poverty wages and discouraged job seekers.
  • Functional unemployment is highest among Black workers , Hispanic workers , and women , even as the official unemployment figure stays low at 4.2%, reflecting levels not seen in decades.
  • LISEP chair Gene Ludwig cautioned that relying on the official 4.2% unemployment figure, which may please politicians due to its low level, can lead to misguided policies and overlooks the persistent economic struggles faced by many.
  • This disparity suggests a growing economic divide where millions struggle with low wages, high living costs, and financial stress despite apparent labor market strength.
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Although official sources indicate an unemployment rate of 4.2 per cent, other institutions believe that it exceeds 20 per cent, looking at the functionally unemployed

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einnews.com broke the news in on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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