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The pandemic is messing with US labour market data

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Challenges in Measuring U.S. Job Growth Amidst Pandemic

This chapter explores the difficulties faced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in accurately gauging job growth during the pandemic. It addresses issues like data reporting inconsistencies and the significance of these statistics for policymakers.

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