Examines the experiences of young Black males 20 to 29 years of age in employment and real earnings during the 1980s, weighing the effects of race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Offers policy recommendations for improving the long-term economic prospects of young adult Black males over the remainder of this century. (AF)

The problems faced by out-of-school young adults in the United States and the policy implications of those problems were examined. The analysis was based on a review of pertinent publications and statistical data from various government agencies and other sources. The study documented that the past decade has witnessed areas of progress,…