Men Not Working, and Not Wanting Just Any Job

New York Times by Louis Uchitelle, David Leonhardt | Jul. 31, 2006 (News Analysis)

Millions of men like Mr. Beggerow — men in the prime of their lives, between 30 and 55 — have dropped out of regular work. They are turning down jobs they think beneath them or are unable to find work for which they are qualified, even as an expanding economy offers opportunities to work.

About 13 percent of American men in this age group are not working, up from 5 percent in the late 1960’s. The difference represents 4 million men who would ... Full Story »

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 by Peggy Kruse - Oct. 1, 2008

An excellent comprehensive report on a little reported phenomenon -- men who are not working and not counted as unemployed. The story is told mostly through anecdotes, but contains some supporting statistics and 'expert' commentary.

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