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March 2020

Estimating variances for modeled wage estimates

Christopher J. Guciardo

Learn how, in 2018, we estimated variances for the first time for the Modeled Wage Estimates program.

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Book Reviews

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How would the greatest economic minds solve current problems with economic growth?

Jonathan Yoe

This book profiles 12 legendary economists and applies their ideas to current challenges to economic growth.

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Beyond BLS

The college payoff: a look at income and wealth premiums

Demetrio Scopelliti

Researchers look at the value of today’s college education.

The effect of weather on the monthly jobs report

Lawrence H. Leith

Stormy or calm—how does weather affect the monthly employment reports?

Employment barriers within low- and moderate-income communities

Lisa N. Huynh

Low- and moderate-income communities often have more difficulties finding and maintaining employment than people in higher income communities.

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