Next is the labor force participation rate, the number of persons who are employed in some way or seeking employment. It has hit its lowest mark since 1980 at 63.5%. Essentially, the economy has given back all its gains since the Reagan era.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Are We Recovering?
The new normal is revealed in two graphs. The first graph is the employment ratio comparing number employed to the total population. It dropped in the great recession and has steadied out 58.6%. This drop has not recovered despite the "unemployment rate" dropping. This is the lowest ratio since 1983.
The steady numbers for employment ratio combined with the drop in labor force participation rate explains the falling unemployment rate. It's not good news. The economy may be growing, but 1.6% growth for 2012 isn't that great for what should be a recovering economy.
People become less productive in secular progressive societies.
ReplyDeleteIt takes freedom to start a new business and create jobs. You need virtue to maintain your freedom, without it people devolve into selfish 47% animals. People learn virtue from faith, government teaches false virtues like obedience to power and to be "green is good".
Finally, you cannot pursue faith without the freedom to practice your faith in public and private.
Nicely said. The nexus between liberty and a faith that sustains ethical and productive action is seldom discussed, but real nonetheless.
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