Slipping Labor Participation Conceals High Unemployment
Statistics are a bitch
The official jobless rate fell in November to 7.7%. But if the labor force participation rate had held steady, joblessness would be 11.1%
The official jobless rate fell in November to 7.7%. But if the labor force participation rate had held steady, joblessness would be 11.1%
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