Exploring the Dynamics of Unemployment

Andrea J. Caceres-Santamaria

Page One Economics Newsletter, 2024, 7 pages

Abstract: Unemployment dynamics influence people’s reasons for entering the labor market and their behavior within it. This article uses Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Population Survey (CPS) data to examine labor market trends and the experiences of new entrants, re-entrants, job leavers, and job losers, highlighting how each group's behavior differs over time and during economic downturns. It emphasizes the impact of recessions on overall unemployment rates and cyclical sensitivity: This understanding can help policymakers and businesses make informed decisions and foster growth while navigating economic challenges.

Keywords: unemployment; labor market; Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); Consumer Population Survey (CPS); recessions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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