Wednesday, January 7, 2009

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How the Best Careers 2009 Were Selected

A career is too nuanced to be judged on statistics, we use quantitative and qualitative criteria. more >>

Jobless Claims and the Employment Picture

What one economist thinks the unemployment filings mean for the future. more >>

How Much Is That College Degree Really Worth?

A new report estimates—to the dollar—how much a degree boosts your income and other benefits. more >>

Data Points: Unemployment

The unemployment rate has increased 1.4 percent in the past 12 months. more >>

Job Losses: More of the Same in October

Even bullish economists expect continued problems in the labor market. more >>

September Jobs Report: What You Need to Know

U.S. payrolls continue to shed jobs. September losses were worst since March 2003. more >>

The Feds' Fantasy Statistics

Feds' economic figures aren't connected to reality. more >>

Pre-Bubble Home Prices?

Data on rent suggest that home prices may revert to pre-boom levels. more >>

Studies Should Separate Out Career-Oriented Women

To avoid negative stereotypes, career-oriented women should be separated from non-career-oriented women. more >>

Behind the Bad News on Jobs

The economy loses 80,000 more positions in March. more >>

Inflation Takes a Month Off

The consumer price index shows steady prices in February. more >>

Ouch! Jobs Report Is a Worrisome Sign

But the low unemployment rate still leaves room for hope that a recession can be avoided. more >>

No Recession Here—Move Along, Please

Solid jobs and income numbers are more signs that the economy continues to grow. more >>

Job Numbers Show the Economy Can Take a Punch

Housing and credit problems have slowed, but not stopped, the economic expansion. more >>

The Myth of Stagnant Wages

It's a core message found in almost every Democratic presidential stump speech. more >>

Brighter Jobs Picture Lessens Recession Risk

Maybe last month's 4,000-job loss was a blip after all, rather than the labor market starting to crack. more >>

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