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US national debt to shrink jobs, lower wages for Gen Z: report

A new report from the Peter G Peterson Foundation, with analysis from EY's QUEST practice, projects that the United States' national debt will lead to a significantly smaller job market and lower wages for younger generations like Gen Z and Generation Alpha. By 2075, the U.S. could see 3.6 million fewer jobs and a 5.3% decrease in take-home pay compared to a scenario where debt is stabilized. This fiscal trajectory is driven by rising interest costs, which are projected to exceed the combined outlays of several major government departments. AI

IMPACT AI's potential to offset job losses due to national debt is mentioned, but the core impact is economic policy.

RANK_REASON Report from a prominent foundation detailing significant economic impact on a generation due to national debt. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US national debt to shrink jobs, lower wages for Gen Z: report

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    United States’ $39 trillion national debt will mean fewer jobs at lower wages for Gen Z, according to think tank

    "The growing national debt will both shrink the labor market and drive down wages, contributing to an uncertain economic future for millions of younger Americans," wrote the Peterson Foundation.