tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post7181632950986477844..comments2024-02-18T21:10:05.205-08:00Comments on EconomPic: Employment Reports SplitJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946497592651234440noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post-91327185490455162102010-11-06T16:32:29.932-07:002010-11-06T16:32:29.932-07:00i get the larger sample size aspect, but why would...i get the larger sample size aspect, but why would the household sector (which in theory should catch the turns in the economy as a lot of jobs post-recession historically come from startups rather than corporate hirings) be lagging / reversing the trend...<br /><br />either way, i appreciate the follow up!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946497592651234440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post-22368991814980085402010-11-05T14:02:49.462-07:002010-11-05T14:02:49.462-07:00Here's what I came up with:
As you know, the ...Here's what I came up with:<br /><br />As you know, the household survey showed there were 330,000 fewer people employed in October than September. But, this isn't a very accurate estimate, because the BLS only surveys 60,000 households. The difference could just be because of estimation errors. The 151,000 job gain from the establishment survey is based on 160,000 businesses, which is more statistically significant. Therefore, trust the employment numbers from the business survey.<br /><br />For more, see my blog post http://useconomy.about.com/b/2010/11/05/jobs-up-150000-in-october.htm<br /><br />KimberlyKimberly Amadeohttp://useconomy.about.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post-37256198254040492702010-11-05T11:59:33.096-07:002010-11-05T11:59:33.096-07:00please doplease doJakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946497592651234440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post-28217188399931738862010-11-05T11:53:18.447-07:002010-11-05T11:53:18.447-07:00Jake,
I'm trying to figure it out, too. I'...Jake,<br /><br />I'm trying to figure it out, too. I'll let you know if I come up with something. It's weird.<br /><br />KimberlyKimberly Amadeohttp://useconomy.about.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11027528911364475.post-22983094150374473412010-11-05T09:55:30.710-07:002010-11-05T09:55:30.710-07:00yayyayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com