Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate - April 4, 2008
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson
The lesson summarizes the content of the April 4, 2008, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of the unemployment rate and employment data for the month of March 2008. The meaning and importance of the data are discussed. Students consider the implications of the data for the economy and themselves. Exercises are included for reinforcing knowledge of the concepts.
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