### Comment:
This is the right answer

### REPLY:
It's not, though. Participation rate is basically unchanged over the last 6 years, and historically is not a significant indicator of economic conditions.  
  
 [https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CIVPART](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CIVPART) 
  
 What is it you think labor force participation rate is correlated with?

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