9781334590405 - Occupational Unemployment Rates: An Example of Sources of Bias in Analysis of Structural Problems in the Labor Force (Classic Reprint) de Cohen, Malcolm S. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the relationship between unemployment and occupational skill level during economic downturns, using data from the post-World War II era. The author challenges the prevailing assumption that unskilled workers face worsening unemployment relative to skilled workers during recessions. Through a rigorous analysis of employment and unemployment rates, the book uncovers unexpected patterns and highlights the limitations of relying solely on unemployment rates to assess labor market dynamics. The author explores various sources of bias that can distort the interpretation of data, including the linear assumption, seasonal fluctuations, and the level of data aggregation. The book offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between economic cycles and the structure of unemployment, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple data sources and biases when analyzing labor market trends. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.