Cristina Gonzalez
Cristina Gonzalez
area dropped economy fewer indication lack left rates reason workers
The unemployment rates dropped for the right reason -- because there were fewer workers on the unemployment rolls, not because workers have left the area because of a lack of jobs. That's an indication the economy is strong.
actual definitely growth rate rather slower
That kind of growth is definitely not sustainable. I think we're definitely going to see a slower rate of growth, rather than an actual decline, but I can't say when.
drop force labor unusual
That's not unusual for the labor force to drop like that in January.