[del griffith]

So in 15 and 16, the baby boomer curve was already well underway if it just peaked. Yet never heard a peep about those retirements during that time. Just that the rate was falling. It’s been basically static since Jan of 17 except for the last few months.

[Alberta's Child]

So in 15 and 16, the baby boomer curve was already well underway if it just peaked. Yet never heard a peep about those retirements during that time.

You would have heard it from me here on FR -- on any threads where the labor participation rate was being discussed.

I was really surprised to learn that in the official measure of labor participation rates, an 80 year-old man who is retired, plays golf every day, and has no interest in working is counted the same way as a 40-something man who would be considered a "discouraged" worked not actively seeking a job.