Washington Journal
Unemployment and the U.S. Economy
2012-12-08T07:50:43-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZDdkXC8zMDk4NTUtMDMtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Rick Newman talked about the latest job numbers for November as well as the overall state of economy. He said that while the unemployment rate had risen, the more important number was the size of the labor force, which was shrinking. He argued that this trend was troubling because fewer unemployed people were looking for work, and the job market had become a buyer’s market for employers. Mr. Newman also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Rick Newman talked about the latest job numbers for November as well as the overall state of economy. He said that while the unemployment ra…
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Rick Newman talked about the latest job numbers for November as well as the overall state of economy. He said that while the unemployment rate had risen, the more important number was the size of the labor force, which was shrinking. He argued that this trend was troubling because fewer unemployed people were looking for work, and the job market had become a buyer’s market for employers. Mr. Newman also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
Rick Newman talked about the latest job numbers for November as well as the overall state of economy. He said that while the unemployment ra… read more
Rick Newman talked about the latest job numbers for November as well as the overall state of economy. He said that while the unemployment rate had risen, the more important number was the size of the labor force, which was shrinking. He argued that this trend was troubling because fewer unemployed people were looking for work, and the job market had become a buyer’s market for employers. Mr. Newman also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
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