[Always Right]

In the past year, the number of people who were "not in the labor force" rose by 1.4 million. They're leaving for different reasons. Some are going back to school. Some are retiring early. Some are too discouraged to even look for a job.

Self-employment has grown about by 1 million, so that is the #1 reason and it is not even mentioned. Can't WSJ find someone smart enough to really examine this and not leave out important factors.

[Go Gordon]

Self-employment has grown about by 1 million, so that is the #1 reason and it is not even mentioned.

I thought the same thing. Isn't it better when people are self-employed and own their business versus being dependent on a company that makes 8-track tapes, earth shoes or leisure suits?