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September 1988

A year’s work: labor force activityfrom a different perspective

Earl Mellor, William Parks, II

The annual March work experience supplement to the Current Population Survey provides a unique view of labor force activity which complements the monthly CPS data. This report examines the results of the March 1987 work experience questions.

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