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Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: December 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Dec 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: December 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles October 1950 employment service and labor market data, including job placements, unemployment insurance claims and payments, agricultural labor activities, employer contribution operations, appeals activity, and disqualification determinations. The publication also contains extensive analyses of insured claimant benefit experience and dependents’ allowances, providing a comprehensive view of employment security administration in the United States during the early postwar period.


New Mexico Business: November 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Nov 1950

New Mexico Business: November 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This reports documents a seasonal slowdown in September 1950 business activity, with retail, wholesale, and service sales declining from August, though most categories still exceeded 1949 levels.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: November 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Nov 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: November 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles labor‑market statistics, including women’s employment service activity, selection interviews, testing volumes, job placements, and unemployment insurance claims across all states.


Bureau Of Labor Statistics - Wage Stats: October 2nd, 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Oct 1950

Bureau Of Labor Statistics - Wage Stats: October 2nd, 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report documents quarterly and annual changes in union wage scales for major building trades across multiple U.S. cities, highlighting modest increases and documenting detailed rate schedules for bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, painters, plasterers, plumbers, and building laborers.


New Mexico Business: October 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Oct 1950

New Mexico Business: October 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report documents strong statewide economic expansion, noting that “New Mexico’s business activity in August continued its upward trend” driven by metals mining recovery, construction growth, and record retail and wholesale sales. Banking indicators and employment also rose sharply, reflecting intensified economic activity during the early Korean War period.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: October 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Oct 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: October 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles labor‑market statistics, including women’s employment service activity, selection interviews, testing volumes, job placements, and unemployment insurance claims across all states.


New Mexico Business: September 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Sep 1950

New Mexico Business: September 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report analyzes major structural changes in New Mexico’s banking system from 1929–1949, emphasizing the dramatic rise in total bank assets and the shift from traditional commercial lending toward government securities and real‑estate–backed credit.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: September 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Sep 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: September 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles labor‑market statistics, including women’s employment service activity, selection interviews, testing volumes, job placements, and unemployment insurance claims across all states.


New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: First Quarter 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Sep 1950

New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: First Quarter 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

The special bulletin report presents county-level employment and earnings data for New Mexico, compiled from reports submitted to the Employment Security Commission under the state unemployment compensation system. The report highlights growth in construction employment and wages, changes in mining activity, and variations in employment and earnings across industries and counties.


New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: Fourth Quarter 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Aug 1950

New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: Fourth Quarter 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

The special bulletin report presents county-level employment and earnings data for New Mexico, compiled from reports submitted to the Employment Security Commission under the state unemployment compensation system. The report highlights growth in construction employment and wages, changes in mining activity, and variations in employment and earnings across industries and counties.


New Mexico Business: August 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Aug 1950

New Mexico Business: August 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue of New Mexico Business examines economic conditions in New Mexico during mid-1950, with particular attention to retail trade, employment, banking activity, construction, mining, and petroleum production. A featured article analyzes long-term trends in commercial bank deposits and loans, demonstrating how banking growth reflected the state's postwar economic expansion and increasing business activity.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: July 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Jul 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: July 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report compiles May 1950 labor market and employment security statistics, including employment service activities, job placements, unemployment insurance claims and payments, employer contribution operations, disqualification determinations, appeals activity, and dependents’ allowances. The volume provides extensive state-by-state data documenting postwar labor market conditions and the administration of employment security programs across the United States.


New Mexico Business: July 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jul 1950

New Mexico Business: July 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report assesses New Mexico's historical patterns of economic development, contrasting large-scale specialization in ranching, mining, and military investment with a more diversified model of growth. Accompanying business reports examine retail trade, wholesale activity, banking, construction, employment, and mining conditions during spring 1950.


New Mexico Business: June 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jun 1950

New Mexico Business: June 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report compares federal census and Bureau of Business Research estimates of retail sales growth across New Mexico counties and districts between 1939 and 1948, highlighting regional differences in economic development. It also reviews current business conditions and includes an extensive study of New Mexico's mining industry, examining mineral production, employment, wages, and the economic importance of petroleum, metals, potash, and coal.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: June 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Jun 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: June 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report presents April 1950 statistics on employment service operations, labor placements, unemployment insurance claims and payments, agricultural labor activities, interstate claims, appeals administration, and benefit payment timeliness. The volume also includes extensive analyses of disqualifications, benefit payment distributions, and dependents’ allowances, providing a detailed snapshot of postwar employment security administration in the United States.


New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: Fourth Quarter 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jun 1950

New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: Fourth Quarter 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

The special bulletin report presents county-level employment and earnings data for New Mexico, compiled from reports submitted to the Employment Security Commission under the state unemployment compensation system. The report highlights growth in construction employment and wages, changes in mining activity, and variations in employment and earnings across industries and counties.


The Marshall Plan: A Critique Of The European Recovery Program, Louis D. Stefan May 1950

The Marshall Plan: A Critique Of The European Recovery Program, Louis D. Stefan

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 48 page thesis examines the Marshall Plan for European recovery following World War II.


New Mexico Business: May 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research May 1950

New Mexico Business: May 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report analyzes discrepancies between retail sales data produced by the U.S. Census and the UNM Bureau of Business Research, explaining how differences in reporting systems, coverage, and accuracy lead to divergent estimates.


New Mexico Business: April 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Apr 1950

New Mexico Business: April 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This monthly review evaluates New Mexico's business conditions in early 1950, documenting declines in retail sales relative to the previous year while highlighting continued strength in employment, construction, and wholesale trade. The publication places state economic performance within the broader context of postwar national business trends and provides detailed statistics by industry and region.


New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: Third Quarter 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Apr 1950

New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: Third Quarter 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

The special bulletin report presents county-level employment and earnings data for New Mexico, compiled from reports submitted to the Employment Security Commission under the state unemployment compensation system. The report highlights growth in construction employment and wages, changes in mining activity, and variations in employment and earnings across industries and counties.


New Mexico Business: March 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Mar 1950

New Mexico Business: March 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report documents a notable interruption in New Mexico’s post‑war economic growth, driven largely by sharp declines in mining employment and production, while construction activity remained a major positive contributor with strong permit issuance and rising materials sales.


New Mexico Business: February 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Feb 1950

New Mexico Business: February 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The February 1950 issue reviews statewide economic performance in 1949, noting slowing retail growth, rising wholesale activity, and declining agricultural prices despite increased crop production.


New Mexico Labor Market: April-May 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1950

New Mexico Labor Market: April-May 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries during the spring expansion. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Labor Market: August-September 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1950

New Mexico Labor Market: August-September 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries during the spring expansion. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Labor Market: February-March 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1950

New Mexico Labor Market: February-March 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: January-March 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Jan 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: January-March 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report provides detailed operating statistics for employment service and unemployment insurance programs nationwide. Covering late 1949 and early 1950, it includes extensive state-by-state data on employment placements, unemployment compensation, contribution operations, appeals, interstate claims, benefit exhaustions, fraud determinations, and dependents’ allowances, offering a comprehensive overview of U.S. employment security administration at the start of the postwar decade.


New Mexico Business: January 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jan 1950

New Mexico Business: January 1950, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report examines the long-term decline and mechanization of New Mexico's coal mining industry, documenting changes in production, employment, mine size, and regional concentration between 1917 and 1949. It also reviews statewide business conditions in late 1949, including retail trade, employment, banking activity, construction, and mining trends.


Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: April-May 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor Jan 1950

Statistical Supplement - Labor Market And Employment Security: April-May 1950, U.S. Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This report presents February and March 1950 employment service and unemployment insurance statistics, including labor placements, counseling activities, agricultural labor referrals, and unemployment compensation data. The publication also contains detailed analyses of disqualifications, insured claimant benefit experience, dependents’ allowances, and benefit payment distributions, providing a comprehensive view of postwar U.S. labor market conditions.


New Mexico Labor Market: December 1949 - January 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1950

New Mexico Labor Market: December 1949 - January 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


Employment And Earnings By County: First Quarter 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1950

Employment And Earnings By County: First Quarter 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents covered employment, wages, and average weekly earnings by industry and county throughout New Mexico during the first quarter of 1950. The report highlights statewide economic trends, including shifts in mining, construction, trade, transportation, finance, and service-sector employment, and provides detailed county-level labor statistics.