Three on Thursday - A Closer Look at the Unemployment Rate
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In this week’s edition of “Three on Thursday,” we take a deeper look at the unemployment rate in the U.S., how it’s calculated, and why it matters. Every month, usually on the first Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports jobs data coming from two surveys of establishments and households. Today we will be focusing solely on the Household survey. To find out more, click the link below.

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Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 2:02 PM

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