Post-Pandemic Participation

Compared to 1/1/20, the labor force participation rate (LFRP) for men with youngsters declined 1% during the lockdown; it remains unchanged. For men absent young kids, their LFPR bottomed at -4%, it’s now -2%. For women without youngsters, their LFRP is -1.7%, up from a trough of -3%. However, for women with children, their LFRP quickly fell by 4% and remains unmoved! More daycare and fully opened schools, please.