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July 8, 2025

The pandemic changed the U.S. labor market. Here’s how.

It’s been five years since Covid-19 lockdowns brought parts of the U.S. economy to a halt. While the crisis has passed, its impact on the labor market, especially wages, is still unfolding. In February 2020, the U.S. economy was enjoying a Goldilocks moment. Unemployment was 3.5 percent, hiring was steady, and wages were rising modestly faster than inflation.
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March 27, 2023

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March 27, 2023

How to cite the Data Lab

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