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February 1991

U.S. labor market weakened in 1990

Steven E. Haugen, Joseph R. Meisenheimer, II

Employment declined and unemployment rose in the second half of 1990. Job losses were particularly acute in construction and manufacturing. This article profiles U.S. labor market trends during 1990.

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