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What Is The Effect Of Random Variation In State Unemployment Rates?, Edward W. Hill Dec 1987

What Is The Effect Of Random Variation In State Unemployment Rates?, Edward W. Hill

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

Examines national Current Population Survey data to indicate the impact of sample size on the standard error of subpopulations in the sample and to show how these errors can influence policy conclusions. Examines the unemployment rate cross-sectionally for 11 states to demonstrate that the monthly unemployment rate should not be used to make fine distinctions between the states.


The Effect Of Economic Events On Votes For President: 1984 Update, Ray C. Fair Apr 1987

The Effect Of Economic Events On Votes For President: 1984 Update, Ray C. Fair

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

In previous work I have developed an equation explaining votes for president in the United States that seems to have a remarkable predictive ability. The purpose of this paper is to update this equation through the 1984 election and then use it to predict the 1988 election.


Worker Dislocation: Case Studies Of Causes And Cures, Robert F. Cook, Editor Jan 1987

Worker Dislocation: Case Studies Of Causes And Cures, Robert F. Cook, Editor

Upjohn Press

This book describes various projects to assist dislocated workers under Title III of the JTPA, and offers lessons on what has and hasn't worked.