Some commentators claim unemployment numbers look better because discouraged people are dropping out of the labor force. They are simply wrong.
Category: January 2012 jobs report
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
A look at how far the United States economy has to go before it fully recovers from the Great Recession.
Wow. But Is the Number Real?
This is a recovery led by the private sector. And while seasonal adjustments may have made January look better than it really was, job growth appears strong.
What’s at Stake in Friday’s Jobs Report
The economic pie is growing, but the share going to American workers is at an all-time low. Friday’s jobs report will help determine whether American workers will finally start getting a bigger cut.