are on everyone’s minds. A few interesting links to consider:
http://www.slate.com/id/2216238/
Slate offers this interactive map detailing areas where job losses were greatest during the economic downturn. From January 2007 through February 2009, job losses (and job gains) are plotted on a US map, using statistics from the Labor Bureau.
On a brighter note: Do you know what 1 TRILLION DOLLARS looks like? Click here to see:
http://www.pagetutor.com/trillion/index.html
Resources for learning more about the current economic state:
Lexis Nexis Statistical Universe: use search terms labor statistics to retrieve tables from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which concern employment figures and demographics.
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION: MARCH 2009 is the latest bulletin released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Access this resource online at:
