August 7, 2012 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Labor market attachment of baby boomers by educational attainment
Percent of weeks employed from age 18 to age 46, by
educational attainment and sex, 1978–2010
Educational attainment |
Men |
Women |
Total |
84.3 |
70.7 |
Less than a high school diploma |
69.8 |
46.3 |
High school graduates, no college |
86.6 |
70.4 |
Some college or associate degree |
87.0 |
72.9 |
Bachelor's degree and higher |
86.6 |
78.3 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Labor market attachment of baby boomers by educational attainment.
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