Americans Brace for a Summer of Shortages

A.M. Edition for May 31. Americans hoping for the first normal summer in several years could soon be in for a rude awakening, as chronic labor shortages threaten the smooth operation of services including pools, restaurants and camps. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry explains which parts of the “summer economy” are likely to be affected and why businesses can’t just raise wages to attract the talent they need. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices