Beyond Unemployment

David R. Howell ()

Challenge, 2005, vol. 48, issue 1, pages 5-28

Abstract: The author contends that the unemployment rate is a poor measure of both the state of worker welfare and labor market efficiency. It is especially inadequate when trying to compare economic vitality to other nations. Are there better ways? The author presents useful proposals.

Date: 2005
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