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Why Central Banks Are Watching the Labour Force Participation Rate
In this episode of Monetary Policy Explained, Lucas and Luna dive into why central banks are increasingly focused on the labor force participation rate (LFPR) as a key indicator for inflation and policy decisions. Using the post-pandemic recovery as a case study, they explore how shifts in participation—especially among prime-age workers—affect wage pressures, potential output, and the neutral rate of interest. Lucas breaks down the surprising rebound in U.S. prime-age participation from 81.5% in early 2020 to over 83% by mid-2025, while Luna questions whether structural factors like aging…
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