I was reviewing the relationship between job openings and unemployment for this year.
The curve has shifted significantly, indicating that for any given level of unemployment, the vacancy rate is much higher than pre-pandemic norms. From a labor econ perspective, what are the primary drivers you are seeing for this decreased efficiency in 2026? Is it geographic mismatch, sectoral shifts, or something else entirely?
(Source: WFH Alert / BLS Analysis)
What is driving the outward shift of the Beveridge Curve in 2026?
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