Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
American Idle: The Work Ethic Goes Out of Style. |
| Authors: |
Riley, Jason L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 6/3/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Subjects: |
Male employees, Labor supply, Employment statistics, Welfare economics, Domestic economic assistance, Employee motivation, Government aid |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the declining labor-force participation among working-age American men, highlighting that one in three men are neither working nor seeking employment as of April. This trend, which predates the COVID-19 pandemic, reflects a long-term rise in male joblessness attributed more to unwillingness to work than to lack of job availability, with social safety nets and government benefits cited as contributing factors. The article also notes that married men and immigrants maintain higher work rates despite economic changes, challenging explanations based solely on discrimination or technological shifts. Comparisons to Britain’s youth unemployment and disability claims suggest caution in adopting expansive welfare models. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Regional Business News |
