Since last summer, the government has consistently underestimated job growth in its first report. That may indicate that today’s report of a February gain of 227,000 jobs is also an understatement.
Jobs Figures Keep Improving
Since last summer, the government has consistently underestimated job growth in its first report. That may indicate that today’s report of a February gain of 227,000 jobs is also an understatement.
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
The Labor Department reported a net gain of 227,000 jobs for February and revised job growth upward for the preceding two months, illustrating just how deep a hole was left by the recession.
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
The Labor Department reported a net gain of 227,000 jobs for February and revised job growth upward for the preceding two months, illustrating just how deep a hole was left by the recession.
Looking for a Labor Force Comeback
The strengthening recovery has reignited a long-running debate about how many workers who stopped seeking jobs will start looking again.
Looking for a Labor Force Comeback
The strengthening recovery has reignited a long-running debate about how many workers who stopped seeking jobs will start looking again.