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Economy

Beyond The Unemployment Rate: Look At These 5 Labor Indicators

8:11pm November 07, 2014

by Sonari Glinton

The unemployment rate tells only a partial story about the labor market and the state of American workers. Five other measures provide a fuller understanding of the economy and the nation's workforce.

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A notice in a store window in New York City announces a retail job opening. Now that unemployment has slipped below 6 percent, there's renewed interest in what the Federal Reserve's target for joblessness should be.

National
Economy

Drop In Unemployment Raises Debate On Optimal Rate

6:26pm October 17, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

Now that unemployment has slipped below 6 percent, there's renewed interest in what the Federal Reserve's target for joblessness should be. Some economists worry that inflation will resurface.

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Economy

Better Job Prospects Greet New Wake Forest Grads

6:02am May 20, 2014

Annie Eggleston graduated from Wake Forest University Monday with big plans for her future.

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