American Action Forum Issues Insight: Why Has Teenage Summer Employment Declined?
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight:
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October 14, 2026
Why Has Teenage Summer Employment Declined?
Emmet Bowling
Executive Summary
* Summer employment among teenagers has substantially declined over the decades, as the employment-to-population ratio among 16- to 19-year-olds during July--generally the month with the highest level of teenage employment--dropped from an aver . . .
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October 14, 2026
Why Has Teenage Summer Employment Declined?
Emmet Bowling
Executive Summary
* Summer employment among teenagers has substantially declined over the decades, as the employment-to-population ratio among 16- to 19-year-olds during July--generally the month with the highest level of teenage employment--dropped from an aver . . .