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Labor Force Participation In Mississippi And Other Southern States: Final Report, Marta Lachowska, Stephen A. Woodbury
Labor Force Participation In Mississippi And Other Southern States: Final Report, Marta Lachowska, Stephen A. Woodbury
Marta Lachowska
Labor force participation is a key social indicator because the economic performance of a state and the well-being of its residents are closely tied to labor force outcomes. Together, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) and the unemployment rate are of paramount concern to state governments because living standards and consumption are so closely tied to work and earnings from employment.Mississippi has historically had one of the lowest LFPRs in the United States. The purpose of this report is threefold:• to describe the LFPR gap between Mississippi and other Southern states during the last 35 years• to describe key differences …
Labor Force Participation In Mississippi And Other Southern States, Marta Lachowska, Stephen A. Woodbury
Labor Force Participation In Mississippi And Other Southern States, Marta Lachowska, Stephen A. Woodbury
Marta Lachowska
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Labor Force Participation In Mississippi And Other Southern States: Summary Report, Marta Lachowska, Stephen A. Woodbury
Labor Force Participation In Mississippi And Other Southern States: Summary Report, Marta Lachowska, Stephen A. Woodbury
Marta Lachowska
Labor force participation is a key social indicator because the economic performance of a state and the well-being of its residents are closely tied to labor force outcomes. Together, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) and the unemployment rate are of paramount concern to state governments because work and earnings from employment are central determinants of living standards.