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Publication Date:
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research
Author(s): John Schmitt; Dean Baker
Research Area: Population and demographics
Keywords: Unemployment rate; Young workers; Ethnic workers
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This report examines one major source of bias in the yearly Current Population Survey -- nonresponse rates. It shows evidence of systematic undercounting due to the disproportionately high nonresponse rate from individuals who are less likely to be employoed than the general population.