Americans are becoming less productive, and that's a risk to the economy

Brian Bouser, 22, says his recent experiences in the workforce have prompted him to go into business for himself. (Brian Bouser)

All of the quiet quitting rolling through the country is starting to make some real economic noise.

Data now shows that the U.S. workforce is not as productive as just a year ago — it seems people are not producing as much in the hours between clocking in and clocking out each day. In the end, this could have a profound effect on the country's well-being, according to economists.