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Labor force participation rates have soared for men age 62 to 69 in the aftermath of the 2008 stock market crash, which wiped out trillions of dollars in retirement savings. Participation rates fell for younger men, however, as the economy fell into recession.

Percent change in male labor force participation, 2007-2009

Source: Rising Senior Unemployment and the Need to Work at Older Ages (2009)

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