Unemployment Rate & Employment Situation
A look at the economic indicators unemployment rate and employment situation.
What is the Labor Force Participation Rate?
Article answers the question "What is the Labor Force Participation Rate?" for those new to economics.
Article answers the question "What is the Labor Force Participation Rate?" for those new to economics.
The Employment Situation: February 2005
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 262,000 in February and the unemployment rate edged up to 5.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Job growth occurred in both goods-producing and service-providing industries.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 262,000 in February and the unemployment rate edged up to 5.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Job growth occurred in both goods-producing and service-providing industries.
The Employment Situation: January 2005
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 146,000 in January and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Job growth continued in several service-providing industries, while manufacturing employment declined over the month.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 146,000 in January and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Job growth continued in several service-providing industries, while manufacturing employment declined over the month.
Commissioner's Statement on the Employment Situation: February 2005
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 262,000 in February, with job gains occurring across a range of industries. The unemployment rate returned to 5.4 percent in February after dipping to 5.2 percent in January.[p]
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 262,000 in February, with job gains occurring across a range of industries. The unemployment rate returned to 5.4 percent in February after dipping to 5.2 percent in January.[p]
Commissioner's Statement on the Employment Situation: January 2005
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 146,000 in January, and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.2 percent. Since its most recent low point in May 2003, payroll employment has increased by 2.7 million and is now just above the employment peak reached in February 2001.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 146,000 in January, and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.2 percent. Since its most recent low point in May 2003, payroll employment has increased by 2.7 million and is now just above the employment peak reached in February 2001.
The Employment Situation: December 2004
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Job growth continued in several service-providing industries.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Job growth continued in several service-providing industries.
Commissioner's Statement on the Employment Situation: December 2004
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000 in December 2004, with gains occurring in several service-providing industries. A total of 2.2 million jobs were added to payrolls in 2004. The unemployment rate was unchanged in December at 5.4 percent but was down from 5.7 percent a year earlier.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000 in December 2004, with gains occurring in several service-providing industries. A total of 2.2 million jobs were added to payrolls in 2004. The unemployment rate was unchanged in December at 5.4 percent but was down from 5.7 percent a year earlier.
The Employment Situation: November 2004
Employment rose in November, and the unemployment rate, at 5.4 percent, was essentially unchanged, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 112,000 over the month, with job gains in several service-providing industries.
Employment rose in November, and the unemployment rate, at 5.4 percent, was essentially unchanged, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 112,000 over the month, with job gains in several service-providing industries.
Commissioner's Statement on the Employment Situation: November 2004
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 112,000 in November, following a gain of 303,000 in October. Since its most recent low point in August 2003, payroll employment has increased by 2.3 million, or 152,000 per month. In November, there were job gains in health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, and other service-providing industries.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 112,000 in November, following a gain of 303,000 in October. Since its most recent low point in August 2003, payroll employment has increased by 2.3 million, or 152,000 per month. In November, there were job gains in health care and social assistance, professional and technical services, and other service-providing industries.
The U.S. Employment Situation: October 2004
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 337,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was about unchanged at 5.5 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Construction employment rose sharply over the month, and several service-providing industries also added jobs.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 337,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was about unchanged at 5.5 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Construction employment rose sharply over the month, and several service-providing industries also added jobs.
October 2004 U.S. Labor Statement
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 337,000 in October 2004, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.5 percent. The large increase in payroll employment followed gains of 139,000 in September and 198,000 in August (as revised).
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 337,000 in October 2004, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.5 percent. The large increase in payroll employment followed gains of 139,000 in September and 198,000 in August (as revised).
Would 0% Unemployment Be a Good Thing?
Article answers the question: "While a high unemployment rate indicates an economy in distress, is a 0% rate really ideal for a country?"
Article answers the question: "While a high unemployment rate indicates an economy in distress, is a 0% rate really ideal for a country?"
September 2004 - Commissioner's Statement on the Employment Situation
A statement on the September 2004 employment statistics for the United States. These could make or break President Bush's re-election chances.
A statement on the September 2004 employment statistics for the United States. These could make or break President Bush's re-election chances.
Unemployment Definition
Article gives the economic definition of unemployment.
Article gives the economic definition of unemployment.
The U.S. Employment Situation - September 2004
Nonfarm payroll employment continued to trend upward in September 2004, increasing by 96,000, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.4 percent.
Nonfarm payroll employment continued to trend upward in September 2004, increasing by 96,000, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.4 percent.
Unemployment Rate
The definition and use of the term "unemployment rate"
The definition and use of the term "unemployment rate"