Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate - February 1, 2008
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson
The lesson summarizes the content of the February 1, 2008, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of the unemployment rate and employment data for the month of January, 2008. The meaning and importance of the data are discussed. Student consider the implications of the data for the economy and themselves.Exercises are included for reinforcing the concepts.
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