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Business Employment Dynamics
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Entrepreneurship and the U.S. Economy
| Quarter | 1 to 99 employees | 100 to 499 employees | 500 or more employees |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 2007 | 222,000 | 89,000 | 311,000 |
Jun 2007 | 43,000 | 124,000 | 167,000 |
Sep 2007 | -158,000 | -49,000 | -207,000 |
Dec 2007 | -7,000 | 71,000 | 64,000 |
Mar 2008 | -160,000 | -1,000 | -161,000 |
Jun 2008 | -280,000 | -22,000 | -302,000 |
Sep 2008 | -433,000 | -144,000 | -577,000 |
Dec 2008 | -890,000 | -325,000 | -1,215,000 |
Mar 2009 | -1,258,000 | -531,000 | -1,789,000 |
Jun 2009 | -547,000 | -261,000 | -808,000 |
Sep 2009 | -483,000 | -138,000 | -621,000 |
Dec 2009 | -206,000 | -32,000 | -238,000 |
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