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‘The kids aren’t alright,’ warns top economist, as unemployed, pessimistic Gen Z living with parents blow a $12 billion hole in consumption

“Young workers are more vulnerable to economic downturns, and a weak labor market can have a lasting negative impact on wage growth and earning potential,” economist Grace Zwemmer writes.

November 18, 2025

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