Some college graduates are struggling to find work. Here are some reasons why.

Published October 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM EDT

College graduates are facing long periods of unemployment. NPR's Andrew Mambo speaks with Matthew Notowidigdo, a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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