Why Americans don't want to move for jobs anymore (Encore)

The Indicator from Planet Money discusses the trend of decreasing interstate mobility among Americans. It explores how Americans are moving less for work compared to 30 years ago, with movers at around half the rate. The episode examines potential reasons for this decline, including industry and education, political sorting, the increasing number of women in the workforce, the closing gender pay gap, and the rising complexity of moving when both partners have careers and families. It also touches on the shrinking regional variation in wages and the impact of remote work. The episode uses Huntsville, Alabama, as an example of a growing city that attracts federal jobs but also faces challenges with relocation.