All Commentary
Friday, August 10, 2012

Fewer File for Unemployment Benefits


“The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, offering hope that some of last month’s improvement in job growth could be sustained and give the economy a lift.” (New York Times)

And yet participation in the labor force is down.

FEE Timely Classic
“The Supply of Labor” by Hans F. Sennholz