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Articles 1951 - 1980 of 2097

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Mexico Labor Market: October - November 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1950

New Mexico Labor Market: October - November 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Mexico Labor Market: June - July 1950, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1950

New Mexico Labor Market: June - July 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.

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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.

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

New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: Second 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.

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New Mexico Business: December 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Dec 1949

New Mexico Business: December 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report highlights strong statewide retail gains—up 4.5% year‑over‑year—driven by high farm income and rising employment, even as several districts experienced declines.

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New Mexico Business: November 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Nov 1949

New Mexico Business: November 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report analyzes continued declines in New Mexico’s retail sales, noting that September marked the second consecutive month of year‑over‑year decreases, while apparel stores showed an unexpected rebound after months of contraction.

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New Mexico Business: October 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Oct 1949

New Mexico Business: October 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report documents a rare statewide decline in retail sales—“estimated retail sales in August… were four and a half per cent below August of last year”—with severe downturns concentrated in De Baca, Chaves, and mining‑dependent southern counties. It also analyzes school tax collections as a proxy for economic activity, showing sharp post‑war increases and major shifts in county and industry contributions.

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

New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: First 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.

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New Mexico Business: September 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Sep 1949

New Mexico Business: September 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report documents mixed retail performance across counties, with apparel and building materials declining while overall retail sales and employment remained slightly above the prior year. The issue notes that “the overall effect is to keep the total retail sales bar in the upper portion of the graph.”

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New Mexico Business: August 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Aug 1949

New Mexico Business: August 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue of New Mexico Business examines retail sales and broader economic activity in New Mexico during June and July 1949, assessing whether signs of slowing business growth reflected emerging national economic trends. The report provides detailed comparisons of retail trade, employment, banking activity, and regional economic performance across New Mexico counties and districts.

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New Mexico Business: June 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jun 1949

New Mexico Business: June 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report examines retail sales and employment trends across New Mexico during early 1949, noting slower retail growth and regional variation in business activity. It also discusses the creation of Los Alamos County, highlighting the challenges it posed for economic measurement and statistical reporting in the state.

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New Mexico Business: May 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research May 1949

New Mexico Business: May 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report documents New Mexico’s continued retail and employment growth in early 1949, contrasting sharply with national declines and emphasizing strong gains in automotive, construction, and manufacturing activity.

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New Mexico Business: April 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Apr 1949

New Mexico Business: April 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue of New Mexico Business analyzes economic conditions in New Mexico during early 1949, emphasizing strong retail sales growth, employment gains, construction activity, and regional business trends despite signs of slowing national economic performance. The report compares state and national economic indicators and examines variations in business activity across New Mexico's economic districts.

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New Mexico Business: March 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Mar 1949

New Mexico Business: March 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report highlights steady statewide economic growth despite seasonal declines, with retail sales, employment, and banking indicators generally above 1948 levels, though several counties showed localized downturns tied to reduced subsistence and appliance sales.

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Employment Security Commission_Dec-Jan '48-'49, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

Employment Security Commission_Dec-Jan '48-'49, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Monthly Bulletin of the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico (December 1948 and January 1949) documents employment trends, unemployment compensation activity, veterans' benefits, covered employment, wages, and employer coverage in New Mexico during the transition from 1948 to 1949. The bulletin highlights the effects of severe winter weather on labor market conditions, noting a seasonal decline in employment opportunities and an increase in unemployment compensation claims during January 1949. The publication serves as a valuable historical source for understanding postwar labor market conditions, seasonal employment fluctuations, unemployment insurance administration, and economic growth in New Mexico during the late 1940s.

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New Mexico Labor Market: May - June 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

New Mexico Labor Market: May - June 1949, 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.

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