Bureau Of Labor Economics: Questions And Answers
1) Go to the Bureau of Economic Analysis's Webb site (www.bea.gov) and locate the gross domestic product data. Compare the annual figure for the last four years. What do the figures indicate for the next couple of years?
In 2007 it was 4.9%, in 2008 it was 1.9%, in 2009 it was -2.5%, in 2010 it was 4.2%. 2011 is not yet out.
These numbers indicated a rapid decrease and a rapid bounce back. I think for the next couple of years, the figures will rise again before a decrease comes again. 2) At the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Web site (www.bls.gov) under Industries, click on Industries at a Glance to find the information about the manufacturing industry. What is the employment trend in manufacturing over the last four years (percentage change
In 2007 it was 4.9%, in 2008 it was 1.9%, in 2009 it was -2.5%, in 2010 it was 4.2%. 2011 is not yet out.
These numbers indicated a rapid decrease and a rapid bounce back. I think for the next couple of years, the figures will rise again before a decrease comes again. 2) At the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Web site (www.bls.gov) under Industries, click on Industries at a Glance to find the information about the manufacturing industry. What is the employment trend in manufacturing over the last four years (percentage change