Dynamics and structural features of employment in the United States of America

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to identify trends and problems of employment in the United States . The main objectives of the article are defined in accordance with the stated goal : to study the dynamics of employment in the 21st century , to assess participation in the labor force by different age groups and socio-demographic characteristics , to consider the problems of youth employment , scientific and engineering personnel , to show the role of small business in providing employment , analyze gender and part-time employment issues in the US labor market . The paper uses the system , economic-statistical , logical , and comparative analysis approaches . The study is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor . The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that employment is an integral element of life that has a significant impact on both the socio-economic and political situation in the country and in the world . The analysis made it possible to identify current trends . Among the long-term challenges , there is a decline in the economic activity of the American population . The workforce is aging and transforming . Due to immigrants and the growth of the number of young racial-ethnic groups that identify themselves as multi-racial , there is a trend towards an increase in the multinationality of the United States . The most vulnerable groups of the population are youth , women , as well as people with a low level of education . The correlation between the level of education , unemployment and income is shown . One of the long-term trends is the growth of employment in sectors related to research , introduction of technological innovations and use of scientific and engineering knowledge .