Furman: Pace of U.S. Job Growth Is Picking Up

Furman: Pace of U.S. Job Growth Is Picking Up

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The video discusses the economic challenges faced by the current generation, including student debt and job prospects. It highlights the potential of this educated and diverse generation, emphasizing the importance of choices like income-based repayment and workplace flexibility. The video also examines the unintended consequences of college cost inflation and analyzes labor market trends, including employment rates and job growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the challenges faced by millennials as they enter the workforce?

Low levels of optimism

Excessive job opportunities

Lack of education and skills

High student debt and limited job prospects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the measures mentioned to help manage student debt?

Complete loan forgiveness

Mandatory savings plans

Income-based repayment

Increased interest rates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has government involvement potentially affected college tuition prices?

By stabilizing tuition costs

By contributing to tuition inflation

By eliminating tuition costs

By decreasing tuition costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend is observed in the labor market according to the latest jobs report?

Increasing labor participation rates

Decreasing labor participation rates

Stable labor participation rates

Fluctuating labor participation rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a concern for millennials as they age, according to the discussion?

Lack of education

Entitlement programs

High levels of optimism

Excessive job opportunities