Labor market insecurity has been underestimated among higher-skilled workers. This article provides evidence that job instability affects high-skilled young adults and women, challenging previous assumptions about who is impacted.
Research Focus: The study tackles the 'household question'—whether insecure workers in mixed households align preferences with secure partners, potentially dampening political relevance.
Key Findings: Contrary to expectations, insecurity does not disappear when cohabiting with stable insiders. Preferences remain divided despite household composition.
Implications: Household dynamics alone cannot explain why labor market divides persist or why they might become politically salient. These findings suggest insider-outsider gaps have significant political potential.
