August 11, 2011 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Output, hours, and productivity in the second quarter of 2011
| Measure | Nonfarm business | Total manufacturing | Durable manufacturing | Nondurable manufacturing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Output |
2.5 | 4.4 | 7.2 | 1.7 |
Hours |
1.6 | 2.1 | 4.6 | -1.8 |
Productivity |
0.8 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Output, hours, and productivity in the second quarter of 2011.
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