Unemployment

9.7 Discussion 4: Unemployment

Initial Discussion Post (3pts)

Try to post an initial “reply” to this prompt by Friday night at 11:59 pm (May 3). 

According to the article, “Hiring Keeps Growing at Brisk Pace — U.S.economy added 303,000 jobs in March, far above
the expected 200,000″, the U.S. economy created 303,000 jobs in March,  much higher than the expected 200,000.   The unemployment rate last month slightly dropped to 3.8% from 3.9% in February.   According to the article, which sectors contributed to strong job growth in March?  Do you think that this strong job growth will continue in the coming months?  Why or why not? Briefly explain your reasoning.

Source: Lahart, Justin: “Hiring Keeps Growing at Brisk Pace — U.S.economy added 303,000 jobs in March, far above
the expected 200,000″, Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y.. 06 Apr 2024.

Peer Replies (2pts)

In each reply, please do one of the following:

Note something you have in common (or disagree) with your peer .

Share some feedback or advice in response to your classmate’s posts about this topic.

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