A Deep Dive Into U.S. Jobs, Wages, and Underemployment

The transcript discusses employment metrics, focusing on the U6 measure and job growth since 2010. It highlights the transition from a service-based economy to one where goods employment is rising. The discussion also covers wage growth, economic slack, and the impact of technology and aging on employment rates. The conversation includes insights from Charlie Evans on jobless rates and fiscal policy, and debates the structural versus cyclical nature of employment changes.

What metrics are suggested to measure employment according to the text?

How many jobs have been hired since 2010 as mentioned in the discussion?

What is the significance of the wage number in relation to employment?

What factors are mentioned that could affect the participation rate in the labor market?

What is the speaker's view on the relationship between technology, aging, and employment in the US?