“labor-force” Charts
The Economics of Child Labor »
Unfortunately, child labor is still a prominent factor in the economies of many nations, especially those that face great poverty.…
Full Time Workers Are Less Likely to be Depressed »
Americans not in the workforce, unemployed, or employed part time but looking for full time work are more likely to…
The Fluctuation of the U.S. Poverty Rate »
This chart shows the poverty rate based on CPI research series using current methods, meaning that money income is adjusted.…
Unemployed Persons per Job Opening »
After peaking at 6.7 in July 2009, the number of unemployed Americans per job opening has decreased to 3.07 in…
The Fed's Recent Unconventional Actions »
During the financial panics in 2001 and 2008, the Fed increased the supply of reserve balances, thereby supplying liquidity to…
2012: Foreign-Born Workers By Region of Origin »
In 2012, there were 25 million foreign-born workers age 16 years and older in the U.S. labor force. 130 million…
Why is the economy growing so slowly? »
The U.S. economy has grown slowly since the recession in 2008 and 2009. In the three years following the recession,…
The Government Lends a Helping Hand »
Federal means-tested programs and tax credits provide cash payments or assistance with health care, nutrition, education, housing, or other needs…
Tenure Gender Gap Closes »
In recent years, the gap in median tenure between genders has closed. The median tenure for men in 1996 was…
Employee Tenure Has Increased »
From 2000 to 2012, the median U.S. employee tenure increased from 3.5 years of tenure to 4.6 years. This rise…
Unemployment Rate Trends »
The unemployment rate for those aged 16 years and over spiked significantly in January of 2009. Since this rapid increase,…
When Quitting is a Good Thing »
The ratio of quits per layoffs and discharges increased to 1.41 in June 2013, up from the lowest ratio of…
Americans Are Sticking With The Job Search »
Unemployed Americans are spending a longer time looking for jobs before they give up and leave the labor force. In…