Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate, December 5, 2008
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson
This lesson explores the December 5, 2008, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of employment data and the unemployment rate for the month of November 2008. The meaning and importance of the data are discussed. Students consider the implications of the data for themselves, their community, and the U.S. economy. Assessment exercises are included for reinforcing knowledge of the concepts.
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