Recession or Prosperity: What signs are we are getting from the U.S. labor market?

Journey Through the Growth Economy · Jun 2, 2026 · 43m

As demographic headwinds, housing constraints, and shifting labor market dynamics raise important questions for the U.S. economic outlook, understanding how policy, migration, and technological change intersect with growth is critically important. In our conversation with Dr. Adam Ozimek, Chief Economist at the Economic Innovation Group, we explore the evolving landscape of the U.S. labor market, the long-run impact of demographics on entrepreneurship and productivity, and the structural challenges in housing and infrastructure that are holding back economic dynamism. Dr. Ozimek also shares…