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How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America
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The Great Recession may be over, but this era of high joblessness is probably just beginning
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Friday, February 4, 2011
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The labor market recovery hasn't sped up, instead fewer Americans were seeking work in January
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The Great Recession may be over, but this era of high joblessness is probably just beginning
Jonathan Hanson
Small businesses are struggling, but the ones that survive the recession will be stronger for it and lead the economy’s recovery
After experiencing the benefits of being mentored, three young women start their own business to help keep local youth on the right path
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While theory is nice, here are some sectors that already began to add jobs aggressively last year
A student from Miami University of Ohio discusses how she spotted an opportunity to start a successful small business and some challenges she encountered
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Perhaps the most important questions in American economics are: Why did the middle class meltdown happen, and can we fix it?
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Which states are leading the country in innovation by attracting educated and highly skilled workers, funding their research, and producing world-leading tech companies?
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Michigan's recovery continued, while other state results were mixed
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The president thinks we can produce not only the best jobs, but also the best-paying jobs in the world. What's the right game plan?
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A new government report suggests that unions' influence is waning
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