Women Capture 86% of New Jobs Under Second Trump Administration, Reshaping Labor Market
By
Justin Wolfers
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Summary
The article analyzes how 86% of net new payroll jobs under the second Trump administration have gone to women, with women now making up 50.02% of non-farm payroll jobs. It examines the economic and political implications of this shift, questioning whether current policies reflect the reality of a changing labor market or remain stuck in an idealized past. The piece highlights the growing "pink-collar economy" and the disconnect between economic trends and political discourse.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSince Donald Trump returned to office, nearly all — 86%, to be precise — of net new payroll jobs have gone to women.
Women now outnumber men in non-farm payroll jobs, making up 50.02% of the total.
So why is job growth tilting so hard toward women? And what does it say about our economic policies and politics?
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