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To: SoFloFreeper

Here it is:

...the unemployment rate “rises to 14.5% if you factor back in those who’ve stopped looking for work but would re-enter if there were jobs, as well as part-time workers who would prefer full-time positions.


2 posted on 05/02/2012 1:57:09 PM PDT by Principled
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To: Principled

An even worse stat is the number of the ‘working age’ population that isn’t in the labor force. I forget what it is exactly, but it’s horrific! I believe 30-40% aren’t working.


3 posted on 05/02/2012 2:47:39 PM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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