Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

By: Tim Henderson

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 1,292

Last Updated: 1 hour, 13 minutes ago

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Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make their lives even easier after recent shortages.

An abundance of young workers will turn into an undersupply by 2040, with better pay and a surplus of housing, demographers predict. Immigration and artificial intelligence are wild cards, and young …

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