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December 1983

Labor force statistics from a family perspective

Elizabeth Waldman, Clyde Huffstutler

Over time, the family unit has become a major focus for policy planning, program evaluation, and research; two data series, which are now part of the regular CPS, more quickly capture the effects of the business cycle on the employment and earnings of family members.

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