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Lesson: Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate, October 3, 2008
Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate, February 6, 2009
This lesson examines the February 6, 2009, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of employment data and the unemployment rate for the month of January 2009. This lesson introduces the basic concepts of the BLS employment and unemployment data. The meaning and importance of the data are discussed. Assessment exercises are included for reinforcing knowledge of the concepts.
Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate - December, 2007
The lesson summarizes the content of the January 4, 2008, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of the unemployment rate and employment data for the month of December 2007. The meaning and importance of the data are discussed. Exercises are included for reinforcing the concepts.
Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate - March 7, 2008
The lesson summarizes the content of the March 7, 2008, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of the unemployment rate and employment data for the month of February 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.