The "Low-Hire, Low-Fire" Labor Market

Hires and quits have been unusually low during the strong labor market over the past year or so, when layoffs have also been low. This combination is historically unusual. However, it is likely a continuation of long-term trends rather than something unique to the current period.

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Economic Commentary (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland)
Published
2026-08-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.26509/frbc-ec-202617
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Employment and Welfare Studies
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The "Low-Hire, Low-Fire" Labor Market

Bruce Fallick
Economic Commentary (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland)
Employment and Welfare Studies
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The "Low-Hire, Low-Fire" Labor Market

Bruce Fallick
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Abstract

Hires and quits have been unusually low during the strong labor market over the past year or so, when layoffs have also been low. This combination is historically unusual. However, it is likely a continuation of long-term trends rather than something unique to the current period.

Economic Commentary (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland)(2026-17)
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (US)
Decent work and economic growth
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Employment and Welfare Studies
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