Growth in Real Potential GDP has slowed primarily due to lack of growth in potential labor force

Composition of Growth of Real Potential GDP (Average % Change Year-Over-Year)

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Notes: Growth in real potential GDP is the sum of growth in the potential labor force and growth in potential labor force productivity. CBO reports include the 10-year outlook and the long-term outlook.