How the Opioid Crisis Impacts the Jobs Market

The video discusses why low unemployment isn't increasing workforce participation, especially among prime-age males. Alan Krueger explains that shifts in skill demand and the opioid crisis are key factors. Many men out of the labor force are on pain medication, complicating their return to work. The opioid crisis, with high overdose deaths, further hinders workforce reentry and causes job loss due to addiction.

Discuss the impact of prescription medication on men's ability to return to the labor force.

What are the implications of the opioid crisis on employment motivation among men?