It appears that the past four years had a net gain of just 28,000 jobs. Private-sector jobs were up, but government employment was down.
Category: Economics
Four Years Later, 28,000 More Jobs
It appears that the past four years had a net gain of just 28,000 jobs. Private-sector jobs were up, but government employment was down.
Little Clarity on the Jobs Front
The two employment surveys seem to disagree again. On balance, the recovery continues, but it could be in jeopardy if Washington acts irresponsibly.
Little Clarity on the Jobs Front
The two employment surveys seem to disagree again. On balance, the recovery continues, but it could be in jeopardy if Washington acts irresponsibly.
Are There (Finally) More Teachers?
In each of the last three school years, the number of education jobs in state and local government has declined. The October employment report out Friday will show whether that trend has finally ended.
City Hall: Where the Jobs Aren’t
The largest downturn in state and local government jobs since the Korean War continues.
Another (Seasonally Adjusted) Slowdown
Are job gains really withering as the recovery falters? Or is much of the reported change caused by misleading seasonal adjustments?
A Lagging Recovery
Reasonably strong private-sector job growth has been offset by government layoffs.
What Would Improve Job Prospects for Young Workers?
No one wants to see millions of young people sitting idle. So what can be done?
Getting Better, Slowly
The jobs report may not be as bad as it appears. Taking revisions from past months into account, it appears the job market continues to improve, but slowly.