Will Immigrants Save US Economy as Baby Boomers Retire in Droves?

For 50 years, baby boomers — the youngest of whom turn 60 this year — have made up the backbone of the American workforce. The number of retirements is expected to far exceed the number of new workers entering the job market over the next decade. Health-related occupations are expected to experience the most severe labor shortages as aging baby boomers require more health services.

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