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Unemployment rate
Beveridge curve was behind the curve in linking employment, inflation
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sofia Terenzio
Feb 1, 2024
A strong job market alongside cooling price gains has economists debating a key model, Bloomberg's Enda Curran reports.
Rising unemployment doesn't hit all parts of the labor force equally
Sep 14, 2023
Even a small increase in unemployment can result in disproportionate effects on marginalized groups.
Fading job prospects discourage younger Chinese workers
by
Jennifer Pak
May 17, 2023
China's job market remains competitive as the economy recovers from zero-COVID. But some young people have lost their eagerness to compete.
Why more workers in China are ruling out factory jobs
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 17, 2023
Despite high unemployment among young people, most factories are short of workers. It might reflect false promises and poor conditions.
Job hunting in China's slowing economy
by
Jennifer Pak
Aug 15, 2022
The unemployment rate is high among young Chinese graduates. What does it take a get a job in such a tough economy?
What the Beveridge curve tells us about the Fed's path to a “soft landing”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 14, 2022
If you want to understand the challenge of slowing inflation without damaging the labor market, picture a skateboard ramp.
Is it possible for unemployment numbers to be too low?
Apr 7, 2022
This week jobless claims were at their lowest since 1968. What's the economic downside of too few people looking for work?
For public good, not for profit.
Without teen workers, "we'd have to close our doors"
Nov 9, 2021
A hot job market continues to seek out teenagers. But will that hurt their academics and long-term job prospects?
Why are unemployment rates higher for Black and Hispanic workers?
Jun 22, 2021
Economists point to structural racism and a lack of access to training and transportation among the factors.
Real-time proof the job market is recovering
Apr 30, 2021
But it could take more than a year to get back to pre-pandemic levels.